Enrollment
939
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flint, MI
International Academy of Flint K12
Federal NCES profile for International Academy of Flint K12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260019501104Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Academy of Flint K12 earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #15 of 17
- schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
International Academy of Flint K12 has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Academy of Flint K12 ranks #15 of 17 schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: International Academy of Flint · Michigan
NCES ID 260019501104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International Academy of Flint K12 compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at International Academy of Flint K12
International Academy of Flint K12 is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 939 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.0% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 939 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding International Academy of Flint spends $10,743 per pupil, 20% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 255 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 939 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Flint's public schools, it stands alongside The New Standard Academy (859 students): International Academy of Flint K12 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 18.7:1).
International Academy of Flint is a single-school charter district, so International Academy of Flint K12 operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 939 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Michigan, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 International Academy of Flint K12 compares
International Academy of Flint K12 on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 939 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
939
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.0%
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
$10,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 255 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 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 90.5%
Two or More 6.7%
White 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, International Academy of Flint K12 is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for International Academy of Flint, which includes International Academy of Flint K12.
$10,743
Per student
-20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.7%
State 75.5%
Federal 19.8%
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.
Similar other schools in Flint
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The New Standard Academy
Standard public school
859 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Academy
Standard public school
263 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2
Standard public school
216 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Academy West Alternative Education
Alternative education program
199 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Brownell Stem Academy
Standard public school
160 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative education program
110 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~939 students)
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Frequently asked questions about International Academy of Flint K12
How many students attend International Academy of Flint K12?
International Academy of Flint K12 has 939 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flint, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Academy of Flint K12?
The student-teacher ratio at International Academy of Flint K12 is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International Academy of Flint K12?
84.0% of students at International Academy of Flint K12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Academy of Flint K12?
The largest demographic group at International Academy of Flint K12 is African American at 90.5% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Academy of Flint K12?
International Academy of Flint K12 has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does International Academy of Flint K12 rank among schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, International Academy of Flint K12 ranks #15 of 17 schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flint on the city page.
Is International Academy of Flint K12 a good school?
International Academy of Flint K12 earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 International Academy of Flint?
None; International Academy of Flint is a single-school charter district, and International Academy of Flint K12 is its only campus.
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