Advanced Technology Academy vs Fordson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Advanced Technology Academy
Dearborn · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,207 students
Fordson High School
Dearborn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students
| Measure | Advanced Technology Academy Dearborn, Michigan | Fordson High School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #485 of 591 |
| National rank | – | #14364 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,207 | 1,966 |
| Enrollment | 1,207 | 1,966 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 30% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fordson High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 14%).
- •Fordson High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Fordson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 92%).
- •Fordson High School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 26.8).
- •Fordson High School is the larger school with 1,966 students compared with 1,207.
- •Advanced Technology Academy is a charter school while Fordson 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 Advanced Technology Academy better than Fordson High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Advanced Technology Academy and Fordson High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Advanced Technology Academy: 1,207. Fordson High School: 1,966. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Advanced Technology Academy and Fordson High School rank in Michigan?
Advanced Technology Academy is unranked and Fordson High School is 485th of 591 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).