- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dearborn Heights, MI
Star International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Star International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260022801198Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star International Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Star International Academy has class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star International Academy ranks #7 of 9 schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Star International Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260022801198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Star International Academy held near 1,643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.7 → 90.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 260022801198 · Dearborn Heights, MI Other · MID · CHARTER
1,728 enr · 20.3:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Star International Academy (370 students)
Star International Academy held near 1,643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.7 → 90.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Star International Academy compares
Star International Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,728 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,728
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 239 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Star International Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Star International Academy reports $12,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Star International Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star International Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star International Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Dearborn Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Star International Academy
How many students attend Star International Academy?
Star International Academy has 1,728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dearborn Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,698 (2022-23) → 1,643 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Star International Academy is 20.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Star International Academy?
85.9% of students at Star International Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star International Academy?
The largest demographic group at Star International Academy is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Dearborn Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star International Academy?
Star International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Star International Academy rank among schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Star International Academy ranks #7 of 9 schools in Dearborn Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dearborn Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Star International Academy?
Besides Star International Academy, Star International Academy also operates Star International Academy (370 students). See the Star International Academy district page for the complete list.