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International Academy of Flint (K-12)

Charter | K-12 | 1196 students

We are best known for college preparatory curriculum.

Living in Flint

Situated in an urban neighborhood. The median home value is $57,500. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $590.

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4 stars

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2011:
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Posted February 1, 2013

School was OK .... depends on if your child's a good tester. Every week they have a test..My child did ok here. However ....did much better last year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 7, 2012

Here at International Academy of Flint, it teaches you the better roles of learning. Even though it may seem difficult with all these classwork and homework, you'll soon get use the environment. I believe you can make a fresh start at this great school and learn something that no other school has to offer. Once you make a change at International Academy of Flint, you'll soon notivce that you'll be a step ahead into college.


Posted July 27, 2011

i strongly dislike this school. they have to take every single day of the week. they are to hard on the students , their uniform policy is redicolous. they dont have many activities nor sports. the school dont really teach you , it teaches you how take test and thats about it. the school isent what they make it out to be
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2011

IAF is a great place to work. I go home everyday knowing I made a difference. There is awesome communication between staff. All teachers go out of their way to educate students and contact parents. I wouldn't want to teach at any other school.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 26, 2009

The education level in this school has been exceptional. I enrolled my son last year to the second grade. This was the first year he'd ever felt challenged. He liked going to school, and looked forward to learning. That's half the battle when education your children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 23, 2008

IAF is a friendly place. Parents are welcomed by administration, teachers and staff. They are respected, and are considered real partners in the learning process. At IAF, parents are expected to encourage students, arrange a quiet place and time for homework, and have the health, clothing, and personal needs of students in order. However, when some of the needs of children are not met, IAF helps arrange for resources, whether they be food, clothing, or transportation. The extra help provided for students, and often families, builds a strong bond between the school and the family, which also helps IAF to distinguish itself as a caring and helpful school. The culture IAF builds with parents is one of trust. When parents believe and trust, marvelous things can happen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2008

IAF is an excellent school, teachers are the best in the county and they encourage students to do weel and keep studying until they are done with college
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2008

My son attends the new Academy in Saginaw. We am very impressed with the faculty and parenting effort. We feel this school is the better option for our son, seeings the public school offers little activity
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2006

It is a high academic school. I personally believe they challenge the students in a higher level, and there is good discipline at the school. The teachers are responsible and there is also enough extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2004

This school has excellent academic programs but needs help with teacher, student and parent confrences. I would like to know more about what my child is doing and not from someone who is not in the class room but from their teacher, not their counseler.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2004

IAF is an excellent school with a faculty that really cares about its students. Their care definitely shows in the students respect for the faculty and each other as well as themselves.
—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 41% in 2013.

104 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
17%

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

104 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
62%

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
77%
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 45% in 2013.

81 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
30%

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

81 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
68%

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

81 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
26%
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 46% in 2013.

83 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
30%

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

83 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
66%

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

83 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
5%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
74%
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 40% in 2013.

86 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
26%

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

87 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
61%

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%
Social Studies

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

87 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
64%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
20%

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

79 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
53%

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

78 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
44%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
22%

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

74 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
66%

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

76 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
58%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
69%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
50%
Social Studies

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
50%
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
Black 81% 20%
White 16% 71%
Hispanic 3% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
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 80%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

College readiness and student pathways

Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school Flint Community Schools
Beecher Community Schools/or surounding areas
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • IAF named one of the Top 20 Charter School in MI (2006)
  • Top 100 Hundred School in the U.S. by US News & World Report (2007)
  • America's Best High Schools by U.S. News adn World Report (2008)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Mathematics

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Drama

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:30 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Traci Cormier
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
Fax number
  • (810) 600-5300

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Mathematics
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Track
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Drama
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • Parent connection and volunteers
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?

Students typically come from these schools
Flint Community Schools
Beecher Community Schools/or surounding areas

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Mott Community College
University of Michigan- Flint
Saginaw Valley State University
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2820 South Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48503
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Phone: (810) 600-5000

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