ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
Advanced Technology Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Advanced Technology Academy school district, located in DEARBORN, MI with about 1,202 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 75 teachers, Advanced Technology Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Advanced Technology Academy (ATA), located on Oakman Boulevard in Dearborn, Michigan, is a public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic environment rooted in technology and career readiness. Serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, the academy focuses on bridging the gap between traditional classroom instruction and the demands of the modern workforce. By integrating technological proficiency across its curriculum, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and competitive 21st-century career fields.
The school is notable for its close association with the Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (Ford PAS) curriculum, which provides students with hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences centered on business, engineering, and technology. Beyond its academic focus, ATA fosters a structured and disciplined environment designed to promote character development and personal responsibility. With a commitment to small class sizes and individualized attention, the academy strives to cultivate a community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while gaining the technical skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital global economy.
For more information, contact Advanced Technology Academy at (313) 625-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DEARBORN, MI 48126-3755
(313) 625-4700
http://atafordpas.org
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in DEARBORN, MI with about 1,202 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Lake Superior State University - Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Advanced Technology Academy
- Total Students:
- 1,202
- Teachers:
- 75.97
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,202 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 73.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.2%
- White
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.