American International Academy High SchoolMiddle Schooll

www.americanintlacademy.com

Charter School 240 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

American International Academy (AIA), located in Inkster, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in middle and high school grades. The academy operates with a focus on providing a rigorous academic environment, emphasizing college readiness and character development. By maintaining a structured educational setting, the school aims to prepare its students to navigate the challenges of higher education and their future professional careers through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards.

The academy places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive community where teachers and staff work closely with students to ensure individual growth. Beyond core academic subjects, AIA often integrates programs designed to build leadership skills and personal accountability. As a public charter institution, it offers families in the Inkster area an alternative to traditional district schools, focusing on small-class engagement and a commitment to helping students achieve both academic excellence and social maturity.

240

Total Students

14.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American International Academy High SchoolMiddle Schooll
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	229
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
229 (95.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)
White
2 (0.8%)
Hispanic
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	American International Academy
Phone:	(734)713-5525
Website:	http://www.americanintlacademy.com
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 46

Grade 9 49

Grade 10 29

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 31