Academy for Business and Technology High School vs Lafayette School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 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
Lafayette School
Lincoln Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Academy for Business and Technology High School Melvindale, Michigan | Lafayette School Lincoln Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 591 | #1480 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16333 of 16,910 | #48937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 231 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 14% |
| city | Melvindale | Lincoln Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Business and Technology High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.0 vs 11.8).
- •Lafayette School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 2.5%).
- •Lafayette School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Lafayette School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 98.7%).
- •Academy for Business and Technology High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.0).
- •Lafayette School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 231.
- •Academy for Business and Technology High School is a charter school while Lafayette School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lafayette School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Business and Technology High School ranks higher (13.0 vs 11.8 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 Lafayette School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Melvindale and Lincoln Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Business and Technology High School: 231. Lafayette School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Business and Technology High School and Lafayette School rank in Michigan?
Academy for Business and Technology High School is 552nd of 591 and Lafayette School is 1480th of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).