Star International Academy

24425 HASS ST
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48127

www.starpsa.org

Charter School 1,728 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Star International Academy, located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves a diverse student body, typically ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curricula and character development. By integrating traditional educational standards with a mission to foster global citizenship, the academy aims to prepare students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, Star International Academy is recognized for its strong emphasis on community and cultural values. The school prides itself on maintaining a structured setting where staff, students, and parents collaborate to promote student achievement and personal growth. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while addressing their individual needs, the academy strives to bridge the gap between local educational requirements and the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly interconnected global society.

1,728

Total Students

97.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Star International Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,623
Hispanic	24
Black	46
Asian	23
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,623 (93.9%)
Black
46 (2.7%)
Hispanic
24 (1.4%)
Asian
23 (1.3%)
Two or More
10 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Star International Academy
Phone:	(313)724-8990
Website:	http://www.starpsa.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,728
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,513
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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

Kindergarten 140

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 161

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 144

Grade 6 128

Grade 7 149

Grade 8 121

Grade 9 129

Grade 10 113