Academy for Business and Technology High School vs Blue Water Middle College Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Business and Technology High School
Melvindale · Charter high · Grades 6–12
231 students
Blue Water Middle College Academy
Port Huron · Charter high · Grades 9–12
205 students
| Measure | Academy for Business and Technology High School Melvindale, Michigan | Blue Water Middle College Academy Port Huron, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 591 | #121 of 591 |
| National rank | #16333 of 16,910 | #4671 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 231 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 30% |
| city | Melvindale | Port Huron |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 13.0).
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy does better on math proficiency (30% vs 2.5%).
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 12%).
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 98.7%).
- •Blue Water Middle College Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.2).
- •Academy for Business and Technology High School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 205.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for Business and Technology High School better than Blue Water Middle College Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Water Middle College Academy ranks higher (64.4 vs 13.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy for Business and Technology High School and Blue Water Middle College Academy?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Melvindale and Port Huron in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Business and Technology High School: 231. Blue Water Middle College Academy: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Business and Technology High School and Blue Water Middle College Academy rank in Michigan?
Academy for Business and Technology High School is 552nd of 591 and Blue Water Middle College Academy is 121st of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).