Enrollment
213
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ypsilanti, MI
Global Tech Academy
Federal NCES profile for Global Tech Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260106408523Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Tech Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Tech Academy has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Tech Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Global Tech Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260106408523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Tech Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global Tech Academy
Global Tech Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 213 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.3% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 241 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 107 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ypsilanti's public schools, it stands alongside South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy (631 students): Global Tech Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 16.6:1).
Global Tech Academy is a single-school charter district, so Global Tech Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Global Tech Academy compares
Global Tech Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,119
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
White 6.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Global Tech Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Global Tech Academy, which includes Global Tech Academy.
$14,119
Per student
+5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.1%
State 68.8%
Federal 24.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Ypsilanti
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
631 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ford Early Learning Center
Standard public school
233 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Acce
Alternative education program
175 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Global Tech Academy
How many students attend Global Tech Academy?
Global Tech Academy has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ypsilanti, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Tech Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Tech Academy is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Tech Academy?
90.3% of students at Global Tech Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Tech Academy?
The largest demographic group at Global Tech Academy is African American at 70.4% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Tech Academy?
Global Tech Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Global Tech Academy rank among schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Tech Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Ypsilanti, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ypsilanti on the city page.
Is Global Tech Academy a good school?
Global Tech Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Global Tech Academy?
None; Global Tech Academy is a single-school charter district, and Global Tech Academy is its only campus.
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