Advanced Technology Academy

School Overview
Advanced Technology Academy (ATA), located on Oakman Boulevard in Dearborn, Michigan, is a public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic environment rooted in technology and career readiness. Serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, the academy focuses on bridging the gap between traditional classroom instruction and the demands of the modern workforce. By integrating technological proficiency across its curriculum, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and competitive 21st-century career fields.

The school is notable for its close association with the Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies (Ford PAS) curriculum, which provides students with hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences centered on business, engineering, and technology. Beyond its academic focus, ATA fosters a structured and disciplined environment designed to promote character development and personal responsibility. With a commitment to small class sizes and individualized attention, the academy strives to cultivate a community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while gaining the technical skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital global economy.
1,207
Total Students
45.8
Full-Time Teachers
26.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Advanced Technology Academy
Demographic Student Count
White24
Hispanic310
Black864
Asian1
Two or More3
American Indian1
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    864 (71.6%)
  • Hispanic
    310 (25.7%)
  • White
    24 (2.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.3%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Advanced Technology Academy
Phone: (313)625-4700
Website: http://www.atafordpas.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 1,207
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,063
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 77
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 68
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 82
Grade 6 96
Grade 7 110
Grade 8 111
Grade 9 111
Grade 10 117
Grade 11 92
Grade 12 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Advanced Technology Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten77
Grade 174
Grade 268
Grade 379
Grade 480
Grade 582
Grade 696
Grade 7110
Grade 8111
Grade 9111
Grade 10117
Grade 1192
Grade 12110
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Advanced Technology Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female60850.4%
Male59949.6%
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