Frontier International Academy

School Overview
Frontier International Academy, located on Conant Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment for students in grades K-12. The academy is known for its commitment to academic excellence, placing a strong emphasis on preparing students for higher education and professional success. By offering a structured curriculum that often includes specialized programs such as English Language Learner (ELL) support and a focus on global citizenship, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the heart of the city.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Frontier International Academy focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture that promotes character development and community involvement. The school utilizes a personalized approach to learning, aiming to help students develop critical thinking skills and the cultural competency necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. By engaging both students and families through consistent communication and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the academy serves as a central educational hub for the local Detroit community.
737
Total Students
44.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frontier International Academy
Demographic Student Count
White571
Black18
Asian146
American Indian2
  • White
    571 (77.5%)
  • Asian
    146 (19.8%)
  • Black
    18 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
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: Frontier International Academy
Phone: (313)462-6300
Website: http://frontier-academy.net
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 724
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 29
Grade 9 165
Grade 10 159
Grade 11 143
Grade 12 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frontier International Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten24
Grade 130
Grade 228
Grade 329
Grade 430
Grade 529
Grade 9165
Grade 10159
Grade 11143
Grade 12100
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frontier International Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33245%
Male40555%
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)