International Academy
- Public
- BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Public School
International Academy
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 658 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade unavailable
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C minus
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International Academy Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
97%
Percent Proficient - Math
93%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1400
589 responses
Average ACT
32
388 responses
AP Enrollment
No data available
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A minus
Median Household Income
$100,311
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,428
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$336,000
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
97%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 74 responsesPoll
86%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 74 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,468
Free or Reduced Lunch
13%
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 79 responses72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 79 responses20%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 79 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1468:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$61,877
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 105 responses93%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 105 responses94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 105 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$27,341 / year
National
$12,23992%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 100 responses49%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 100 responses87%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 100 responsesSimilar Schools
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International Academy Reviews
Rating 4.03 out of 5 658 reviews
My experience as a freshmen at IA West has been nothing short of life-changing! I've grown so much as a person not only due to my amazing teachers, classmates, and administration, but the overall learning atmosphere this school has provided for me. Students here are much more academically-driven than at a regular high school, and being on the path to earn an IB diploma has incentivized all of us to continue to work hard and appreciate the opportunity we have to attend this amazing school. I'm able to connect with my peers much more than I was in middle school, meet new people and learn about new cultures, and be a part of some incredible advocacy clubs and teams! This year was the year my parents told me about their upcoming divorce. Despite being thrown into a spiraling state of depression and feeling helpless, I knew I could find solace and comfort at school, whether it be with my friends, teachers, or upperclassmen.
International Academy in Michigan is an IB school, so the classes are more rigorous and challenging. I have not yet taken the IB or DP courses, but one thing I can say for sure is that the way we learn content is different from what I experienced in Middle School. I like how the classes require you to understand the content and absorb it before being tested on it. In Middle School, it felt like everything was based on memorization. That's not to say that you do not have to memorize anything at IA, but I liked how everything was more based on understanding and applying knowledge. The school itself is old and the school is also a bit small but that is fine due to the small population of students that attend their. I like the amount of kids their because I get to know everyone really well and the teachers are often really nice and understanding. One thing that I would like to see change are the house seminar locations.
The curriculum offers a worldly perspective that is often lost in American schools and that greatly enhances the education and prospectives of the students. The student body is drawn from several districts, offering a sense of diversity in each classroom that complements the coursework. While the curriculum is demanding, all of the teachers are extremely attentive and understanding to each students circumstances. Since the school is small, there is a level of transparency and respect between the students and teachers that is lost at larger schools. There are numerous opportunities for extracurricular involvement that the staff encourage, and the small community makes clubs and teams more accessible. There is a common mindset amongst the school population of mutual success, and teachers and students alike approach each other with opportunities that stand out to colleges and develop a sense of personal fulfillment. Unique requirements like enrichments further enhance student experience.