Enrollment
614
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamtramck, MI
Oakland International Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Oakland International Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260021708533Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland International Academy High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hamtramck · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland International Academy High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland International Academy High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hamtramck, MI.
School address
District: Oakland International Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260021708533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+95% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakland International Academy High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakland International Academy High School
Oakland International Academy High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Hamtramck, Michigan, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Michigan schools and 95% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 94.9% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Asian (23%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 614 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 26.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Oakland International Academy also operates Oakland International Academy Middle (1,034 students) and Oakland International Academy Elementary (344 students) alongside Oakland International Academy High School.
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 Oakland International Academy High School compares
Oakland International Academy High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.1:1 | ▲ 95% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 75% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
34.1:1
students per teacher
- 95% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,484
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
White 65.5%
Asian 23.1%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Oakland International Academy High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakland International Academy, which includes Oakland International Academy High School.
$14,484
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 70.2%
Federal 26.8%
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.
How Oakland International Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland International Academy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland International Academy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland International Academy K1 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland International Academy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 94:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 49.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high 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 (~614 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakland International Academy High School
How many students attend Oakland International Academy High School?
Oakland International Academy High School has 614 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamtramck, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland International Academy High School is 34.1:1, which is 95% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakland International Academy High School?
94.9% of students at Oakland International Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland International Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Oakland International Academy High School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Hamtramck, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland International Academy High School?
Oakland International Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakland International Academy High School rank among public schools in Hamtramck?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland International Academy High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hamtramck, 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 Hamtramck on the city page.
Is Oakland International Academy High School a good school?
Oakland International Academy High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 Oakland International Academy?
Besides Oakland International Academy High School, Oakland International Academy also operates Oakland International Academy Middle (1,034 students), Oakland International Academy Elementary (344 students), and Oakland International Academy K1 (109 students). See the Oakland International Academy district page for the complete list.
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