Summary:
Oakland International Academy High School is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in the Oakland International Academy district in Michigan. With a total enrollment of 520 students, the school has faced significant challenges in recent years, including consistently low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and a fluctuating school ranking.
The school's academic performance has been a major concern, with proficiency rates in core subjects like M-Step/Science, M-Step/Social Studies, SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and SAT/Mathematics falling well below the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's M-Step/Science proficiency rate was just 21.1%, compared to the state average of 34.9%. This trend has persisted over the past few years, with the school's ranking ranging from 604 out of 735 schools in 2022-2023 to 678 out of 743 schools in 2023-2024.
Compounding the academic challenges, Oakland International Academy High School also faces high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 29.5% of its students missing a substantial amount of instructional time. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 71.54% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These factors may contribute to the school's struggles and highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.
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