Enrollment
370
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, MI
Star International Academy
Federal NCES profile for Star International Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260022808967Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star International Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Star International Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star International Academy ranks #2 of 11 schools in Canton, MI.
School address
District: Star International Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260022808967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Star International Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Star International Academy
Star International Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Canton, Michigan, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 63% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 513 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Canton's public schools, it stands alongside Canton Preparatory High School (612 students): Star International Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.5:1 vs 18:1).
Its district, Star International Academy, also runs Star International Academy (1,728 students).
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 Star International Academy compares
Star International Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.5:1 | ▲ 63% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,061
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
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 91.9%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Star International Academy is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Star International Academy, which includes Star International Academy.
$11,061
Per student
-18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 69.5%
Federal 27.3%
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 Star International Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star International Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Canton
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 (~370 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Star International Academy
How many students attend Star International Academy?
Star International Academy has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Star International Academy is 28.5:1, which is 63% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Star International Academy?
71.7% 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 91.9% of enrollment, in Canton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star International Academy?
Star International Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Star International Academy rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Star International Academy ranks #2 of 11 schools in Canton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Star International Academy a good school?
Star International Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Star International Academy?
Besides Star International Academy, Star International Academy also operates Star International Academy (1,728 students). See the Star International Academy district page for the complete list.
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