Academy For Business And Technology School District

19625 Wood St
Melvindale, MI 48122-2201
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Academy For Business And Technology School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 487 students in Academy For Business And Technology School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Academy For Business And Technology School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
487 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Academy For Business And Technology School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 40-49% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#789 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
35%
11%
45%
10-14%
38%
75%
81.8%
(2022-23)
62.4%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
80%
18%
% White
3%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,918 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,191 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,918
$22,572
Spending / Student
$17,191
$21,839

Best Academy For Business And Technology School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5277 Calhoun St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 581-2223
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Business And Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19625 Wood St
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 382-3422
Gr: 6-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Academy For Business And Technology School District?
Academy For Business And Technology School District manages 2 public schools serving 487 students.
What is the rank of Academy For Business And Technology School District?
Academy For Business And Technology School District is ranked #798 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Academy For Business And Technology School District?
80% of Academy For Business And Technology School District students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Academy For Business And Technology School District?
Academy For Business And Technology School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Academy For Business And Technology School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,191 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 75% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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