School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (08-09)
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
1%
Asian
(08-09)1%
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)1%
5%
Black
(08-09)98%
20%
White
(08-09)n/a
71%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
67%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Detroit International Academy?
513 students attend Detroit International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Detroit International Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Detroit International Academy offer ?
Detroit International Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Detroit International Academy part of?
Detroit International Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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