Oakland International Academy School District

8228 Conant St
Detroit, MI 48211-1552
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Oakland International Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,230 students in Oakland International Academy School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Oakland International Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,541 Schools
# Students
1,750 Students
953,595 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
58,878 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
44:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oakland International Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#571 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
35%
32%
45%
6-9%
38%
92%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
6%
18%
% White
81%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $5,622 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $5,113 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 52% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$5,622
$18,510
Spending / Student
$5,113
$17,693

Best Oakland International Academy School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland International Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Gr: 2-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Oakland International Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8228 Conant St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 925-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland International Academy K1
Magnet School
Charter School
6111 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(248) 327-7673
Gr: PK-1 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,750 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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