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International Academy of Flint K12

School · International Academy of Flint · Flint, MI

A charter school in Flint, MI where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2820 SOUTH SAGINAW ST, Flint, MI 48503

  • Math 3% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 12% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-38.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.3 pts
Overall Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness5.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation2.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$12,173
Chronic Absenteeism69%

Students at International Academy of Flint K12 score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
20%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
23%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where International Academy of Flint K12 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,590/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$40,155

Median home value

$75,400

Median rent

$842/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

50.5%

Poverty rate

33.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Michigan School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–121.3 mi85Compare →
Flint Cultural Center AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.0PK–121.9 mi624Compare →
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–122.2 mi64Compare →
Centerpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–122.6 mi77Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

International Academy of Flint

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

International Academy of Flint K12 is listed in International Academy of Flint; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About International Academy of Flint K12

International Academy of Flint K12 is a public school in Flint, MI, part of International Academy of Flint, serving approximately 859 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,073 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about International Academy of Flint K12

What grades does International Academy of Flint K12 serve?

International Academy of Flint K12 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend International Academy of Flint K12?

International Academy of Flint K12 has an enrollment of approximately 859 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at International Academy of Flint K12?

The student-teacher ratio at International Academy of Flint K12 is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does International Academy of Flint K12 rank in MI?

International Academy of Flint K12 ranks #3,073 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is International Academy of Flint K12's MySchoolScout rating?

International Academy of Flint K12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at International Academy of Flint K12?

Based on loaded state assessment records, International Academy of Flint K12 has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is International Academy of Flint K12 a charter school?

Yes, International Academy of Flint K12 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is International Academy of Flint K12 a Title I school?

No, International Academy of Flint K12 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International Academy of Flint K12?

88.6% of students at International Academy of Flint K12 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
859
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 48503)
22,809
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
38.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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