Global Tech Academy

1715 E Forest Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Global Tech Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Global Tech Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Global Tech Academy's student population of 207 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
207 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Global Tech Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Tech Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2756 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
34%
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15-19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Global Tech Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Global Tech Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
20%
9%
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Black
64%
18%
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White
8%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Global Tech Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Global Tech Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Global Tech Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Tech Academy's ranking?
Global Tech Academy is ranked #2756 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Global Tech Academy often compared to?
Global Tech Academyis often viewed alongside schools like East Arbor Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Global Tech Academy?
207 students attend Global Tech Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Global Tech Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Tech Academy?
Global Tech Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Global Tech Academy offer ?
Global Tech Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Global Tech Academy part of?
Global Tech Academy is part of Global TECH Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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