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Frontier International Academy

Charter | 6-12 | 387 students

 

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Posted December 3, 2010

The school's main administration (the District owner of this school and its sister schools) treat it like a business instead of an educational institution. There are a lot of new comers in the school, so it is a very straight forward school. There are only 4 electives in this school and cannot be chosen by the student. These are: Gym/Health (The school doesnt even have its own gym), Art, Technology (Computers), and the only foreign language class; Arabic. The school is housed in a historic building. There are many afterschool clubs that can be joined, and offers tutoring (free). Personally, I think this school could use some MAJOR improvements. But if you need an easy and straight school, Frontier is your choice!


Posted October 23, 2009

Our school is very diverse and has a wonderful staff! We speak many different languages here and have many students who are new to the US. It is very challenging but very rewarding to help and teach these students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2008

Frontier International Academy is the school to be at! Frontier is here to help us get our education ,and prepare us for life. We have new rules, and teachers this year. Frontier is here and is improving each year as we pass by. So what are you waiting for sign up your child to attend Frontier, its from 6-12th grade. [:
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 8, 2008

I am a student who attends Frontier International Academy. Its not in good shape but the education I recieve there is excellent. The teachers are nice and the principal and vice principal rock. When I go there I feel like Im at home, but with a little touching up around here and there it will be perfect. If I were a parent I would sign up my child to attend there.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

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73%

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

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29%

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Social Studies

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

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47%

2010

 
 
17%
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.

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2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

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39%

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57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

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18%
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.

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2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

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67%

2010

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

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75%

2010

 
 
61%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
49%
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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
13%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
21%
Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
21%
Social Studies

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

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
45%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
17%
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 65% 70%
Asian 27% 3%
Black 8% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Hispanic 0% 6%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
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School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dr. Harun Rashid
Fax number
  • (313) 887-7501

Programs

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Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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2619 Florian St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
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Phone: (313) 887-7500

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