Enrollment
240
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inkster, MI
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll
Federal NCES profile for American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260098608795Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Inkster · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Inkster, MI.
School address
District: American International Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260098608795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Inkster, Michigan, enrolling 240 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 97.6% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 240 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 201 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #161, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding American International Academy spends $16,613 per pupil, 23% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Inkster's public schools, it stands alongside Burger Development Center (108 students): American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 2.5:1).
American International Academy also operates American International Academy Upper Elementary (225 students) and American International Academy Elementary (195 students) alongside American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll compares
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
89.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,613
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 95.4%
Two or More 1.3%
White 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American International Academy, which includes American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll.
$16,613
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 64.3%
Federal 23.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American International Academy Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American International Academy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Inkster
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~240 students)
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Frequently asked questions about American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll
How many students attend American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll?
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll has 240 students enrolled. It is a public school in Inkster, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll?
The student-teacher ratio at American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll?
97.6% of students at American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll?
The largest demographic group at American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll is African American at 95.4% of enrollment, in Inkster, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll?
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll rank among public schools in Inkster?
By Resource Investment Index, American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Inkster, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Inkster on the city page.
Is American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll a good school?
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in American International Academy?
Besides American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll, American International Academy also operates American International Academy Upper Elementary (225 students) and American International Academy Elementary (195 students). See the American International Academy district page for the complete list.
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