Academy for Business and Technology High School vs Melvindale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Michigan, United States, 561 m 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
Melvindale High School
Allen Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
982 students
| Measure | Academy for Business and Technology High School Melvindale, Michigan | Melvindale High School Allen Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 591 | #526 of 591 |
| National rank | #16333 of 16,910 | #15523 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 231 | 982 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 19% |
| city | Melvindale | Allen Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melvindale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 13.0).
- •Melvindale High School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 2.5%).
- •Melvindale High School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 12%).
- •Melvindale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 98.7%).
- •Academy for Business and Technology High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 23.4).
- •Melvindale High School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 231.
- •Academy for Business and Technology High School is a charter school while Melvindale High 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 Melvindale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Melvindale High School ranks higher (18.6 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 Melvindale High School?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Melvindale and Allen Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Business and Technology High School: 231. Melvindale High School: 982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Business and Technology High School and Melvindale High School rank in Michigan?
Academy for Business and Technology High School is 552nd of 591 and Melvindale High School is 526th of 591 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).