Advanced Technology Academy

School Overview
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.
1,215
Total Students
54.2
Full-Time Teachers
22.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Advanced Technology Academy
Demographic Student Count
White29
Hispanic278
Black896
Asian2
Two or More4
American Indian2
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    896 (73.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    278 (22.9 %)
  • White
    29 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Advanced Technology Academy
Phone: (313)625-4700
Website: http://www.atafordpas.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 1,215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,063
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 87
Grade 4 84
Grade 5 97
Grade 6 97
Grade 7 101
Grade 8 105
Grade 9 117
Grade 10 105
Grade 11 85
Grade 12 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Advanced Technology Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten75
Grade 174
Grade 276
Grade 387
Grade 484
Grade 597
Grade 697
Grade 7101
Grade 8105
Grade 9117
Grade 10105
Grade 1185
Grade 12112
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Advanced Technology Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female62851.7%
Male58748.3%
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