Melvindale, Wayne County
Education in Melvindale
3 open schools have a Melvindale address. Here is how they break down, what the high schools graduate, what college costs from here and where adults go back to school.
- Public, charter and private
- College rates by town
- Adult education and GED
Schools
Schools in Melvindale
Open schools with a Melvindale address in the federal and state files. A school that teaches several bands counts in each. See every school on the map.
| Charter schools | Schools 1 |
| Public schools | Schools 2 |
| Teach elementary grades | Schools 1 |
| Teach middle grades | Schools 2 |
| Teach high grades | Schools 1 |
High schools
How Melvindale high schools graduate
Four-year graduation rates for the class of 2025 from Michigan's CEPI, and how many students were in the class.
| High school | Kind | Graduated in 4 years | Students in the class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Business and Technology High School | Kind Charter | Graduated in 4 years 88.0% | Students in the class 25 |
School districts that cover Melvindale
College
Community college from Melvindale
Wayne County Community College District
Melvindale residents pay the in-district rate, $112 a credit hour (Spring 2026). The nearest campus is Downriver Campus in Taylor, about 5 miles away.
See WCCCDPay for school
Michigan Reconnect, scholarships and the training money Michigan Works! agencies give.
Find fundingHigh school
Career tech for Wayne County high schoolers
Randolph Career and Technical Center
Detroit Public Schools Community District students in grades 10 to 12; construction trades such as HVAC, electrical and carpentry.
See the centerBreithaupt Career and Technical Center
Detroit Public Schools Community District students in grades 10 to 12; automotive, culinary, cosmetology, welding and mechatronics.
See the centerWilliam D. Ford Career-Technical Center
High school students of Wayne-Westland Community Schools and the districts it partners with.
See the centerAdults
Adult education for Melvindale residents
- Local school districts and intermediate school districts run adult education: high school completion, GED preparation and English as a Second Language. Call the district that covers your address.
- SEMCA Michigan Works! ((734) 229-3500): career coaches who connect adults to diploma, GED and English classes and pay for approved training for people who qualify.
- After a diploma or GED, compare trade schools, apprenticeships and tuition help.
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Sources
- NCES EDGE School Characteristics (Common Core of Data), 2024-25
- NCES Common Core of Data school directory, 2024-25
- NCES Common Core of Data school characteristics (Title I and magnet status), 2021-22
- NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24
- Michigan CEPI Educational Entity Master, 2026
- Michigan CEPI cohort graduation rates (4-year), MI School Data, class of 2025
- NCES EDGE School District Characteristics, 2024-25
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line school district and municipal boundaries, 2024
- Oakland Community College, cost and aid
- Oakland Community College, residency
- Oakland Community College, campus locations
- Macomb Community College, 2026-27 tuition news release
- Macomb Community College, locations
- Wayne County Community College District, tuition and fees
Updated October 2026. Rules and procedures change; confirm with the responsible office before a decision.