Oakland International Academy 28

www.oiacademy.net/

Charter School 1,034 Students

Middle School 2nd - 8th

School Overview

Oakland International Academy (OIA) Middle School, located on Conant Street in Detroit, is a public charter school that serves a diverse student body within the Hamtramck/Detroit area. The academy is well-known for its commitment to serving immigrant and refugee populations, offering a supportive environment that prioritizes English language acquisition alongside core academic standards. The school operates with a focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community and cultural integration. By fostering an inclusive atmosphere, Oakland International Academy aims to help students navigate the challenges of transitioning to a new educational system while maintaining their cultural identities. The middle school level is designed to bridge the gap between elementary fundamentals and high school readiness, often utilizing small class sizes and personalized instruction to ensure that students receive the attention necessary to succeed in a competitive academic landscape.

1,034

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

78.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland International Academy 28
Demographic	Student Count
White	875
Hispanic	28
Black	39
Asian	73
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
875 (84.6%)
Asian
73 (7.1%)
Black
39 (3.8%)
Hispanic
28 (2.7%)
Two or More
17 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oakland International Academy
Phone:	(313)925-1000
Website:	http://www.oiacademy.net/
Grade Range:	2nd - 8th
Total Students:	1,034
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	78.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	609
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 2 184

Grade 3 139

Grade 4 176

Grade 5 144

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 123