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Oakland International Academy-Middle/High

Charter | 6-12 | 281 students

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3 stars

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2011:
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Posted September 5, 2012

OIA is one of the worst schools I have ever seen. I moved my daughter there she was a great student once she enter OIA the school told us her academic grade level is below so they moved her back a grade. My daughter went to this school and didn't learn anything. I've tried complaining to the school admission and still they blame everything on the child. Once I moved her she went up back to her great grades. All the teachers in the school are still learners. Most of them are still going to OIA to train there. Once they start doing great they move to better schools. At the end the student is the one losing time that can't be replaced. I'm asking if there are any parents out there that care about their child's education I encourage you to look for a better school. Honestly I know many parents that have already moved their children from there. So if you plan on applying for your child to go to OIA think again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2012

Honestly this school is the worst school ever! My brother went there all of his highschool and when he went to college he had to do ESL classes again. He said he wasn't the only OIA student that had to take ESL classes again in college. Many students did. My brother recommended that my sister, brothers and i don't finish our school there. I left it and enrolled in a different school about 4 years ago. My younger brothers and my friends are still enrolled in it and thats how i know that the school is getting worse and worse every year. My father is thinking of enrolling my brothers in a different school. My youngest is 9 years old and he can't even read good. In my school they would say that he is a kintergardener. I highly recommend Homeschool for Highschoolers or a school like SouthGate Virtual Academy, or a school in Livonia. They are great schools and they have a great schooladminstration unlike OIA's. GOOD LUCK to those enrolled in it:(


Posted February 14, 2012

I really don't recommend to take your child to this school. This school care more about money and not education, by looking to the school scores you will know what I'm talking about.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2011

All my children have gone to this school for 5 years now. 2 have graduated high school. They work hard with kids and make sure they fulfill all their fullest potential. Other kids around us dont have the great opportunity we are offered at this school. The building is new and very nice, the staff is the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2009

Super school and terrific teachers
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 8, 2008

Great school. My daughter has learned so much in sixth grade. I am so glad I have chosen to send her there!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

59 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
7%

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

56 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
39%

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
57%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

59 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
33%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

53 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
11%

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

52 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
25%

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

51 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

49 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
6%

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

46 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
37%

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

49 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 29% in 2013.

52 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 71%
Black 10% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 98%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Dale Bernard
Fax number
  • (313) 925-1133

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8228 Conant St
Detroit, MI 48211
Phone: (313) 925-1000

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