Academy for Business and Technology

The Academy for Business and Technology district in Michigan operates two schools: Academy for Business and Technology Elementary and Academy for Business and Technology High School. Both schools have relatively low rankings within the state, with the elementary school ranked 1241 out of 1488 Michigan elementary schools and the high school ranked 730 out of 739 Michigan high schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Academically, the schools struggle significantly, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies well below state averages, ranging from 8.11% to 30.6% proficient or better at the elementary school and 9.38% to 24.2% at the high school. The high school's SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing proficiency rate is only 10.5%, compared to the state average of 55.4%. Both schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates of 29.5%, which is nearly double the state average.

Financially, the district spends a relatively high amount per student, with the elementary school spending $13,948 and the high school spending $16,147 per student. However, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with nearly 99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the complex challenges faced by these schools, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic disadvantages, will require a comprehensive and long-term strategy from the district and its stakeholders.