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Star International Academy

School · Star International Academy · Dearborn Heights, MI

A charter school in Dearborn Heights, MI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

24425 HASS ST, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

  • Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 33% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation5.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$12,021
Chronic Absenteeism27.8%

Students at Star International Academy score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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

94.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Star International Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,707/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn Heights), 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

$63,084

Median home value

$217,000

Median rent

$1,231/mo

College educated

28.8%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Caroline Education Community International PsaPrivate · tuition3.7privateK–120.9 mi1,244Compare →
Howe Trainable Center and MontessoriEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–120.9 mi264Compare →
Wise AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–121.3 mi217Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Star International Academy

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,021NCES 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.

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

About Star International Academy

Star International Academy is a public school in Dearborn Heights, MI, part of Star International Academy, serving approximately 1,643 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,096 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Star International Academy

What grades does Star International Academy serve?

Star International Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Star International Academy?

Star International Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,643 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Star International Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Star International Academy is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Star International Academy rank in MI?

Star International Academy ranks #2,096 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Star International Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Star International Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Star International Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Star International Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Star International Academy a charter school?

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

Is Star International Academy a Title I school?

No, Star International Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Star International Academy?

94.3% of students at Star International Academy 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,643
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 48127)
39,943
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
34.7
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 48127; 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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