ACADEMY FOR BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL

Academy for Business and Technology High School is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Academy for Business and Technology school district, located in MELVINDALE, MI with about 288 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Academy for Business and Technology High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 32:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Academy for Business and Technology (ABT) High School, located in Melvindale, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school managed by The Leona Group. The school is designed to provide a focused educational environment that integrates core academic standards with business-oriented concepts, aiming to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the professional workforce. By emphasizing a structured curriculum, the school seeks to foster personal responsibility and academic growth within a diverse student body.

As part of the Leona Group network, ABT places a strong emphasis on personalized learning and character development. The school utilizes smaller class sizes and individualized attention to ensure that students meet graduation requirements while developing the practical skills necessary for success in a competitive economy. Through its commitment to a business-integrated approach, the Academy for Business and Technology strives to equip its students with the critical thinking, communication, and technical proficiencies required to thrive in their future careers.

For more information, contact Academy for Business and Technology High School at (313) 382-3422 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

19625 WOOD ST
MELVINDALE, MI 48122-2201
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ACADEMY FOR BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in MELVINDALE, MI with about 288 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Eastern Michigan University
Total Students:
288
Teachers:
9.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 288 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ACADEMY FOR BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.5%
Hispanic/Latino
6.9%
White
4.2%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
42.4%
Male
57.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.