Frontier International Academy

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 13200 Conant St
       Detroit, MI  48212-2338


(313) 462-6300

District: Frontier International Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1370th of 1,470 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,524 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.4 Help
Number of students:  648

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
Asian:
20.5%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details Frontier International Academy ranks worse than 93.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Frontier International Academy ranks worse than 93.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.08. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Frontier International Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), Asian (20.5%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frontier International Academy is 26.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontier International Academy is $12,524.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Frontier International Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier International Academy 1370th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Frontier International Academy in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier International Academy 686th of 735 Michigan public high schools. (See Frontier International Academy in the ranking list.)

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Frontier International Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier International Academy 482nd of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frontier International Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Frontier International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.81 1370th 1470 6.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontier International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.75 1232nd 1350 8.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Frontier International Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Frontier International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 8.43 688th 767 10.3%
2008 7.27 684th 750 8.8%
2009 11.75 658th 754 12.7%
2010 7.93 705th 765 7.8%
2011 22.19 618th 784 21.2%
2012 20.69 594th 773 23.2%
2013 8.71 735th 805 8.7%
2014 19.23 616th 799 22.9%
2015 34.00 555th 832 33.3%
2016 20.86 620th 852 27.2%
2017 8.32 680th 835 18.6%
2018 13.18 667th 824 19.1%
2019 7.56 617th 666 7.4%
2021 3.67 554th 561 1.2%
2022 5.13 528th 531 0.6%
2023 7.08 686th 735 6.7%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Frontier International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.39 93rd 102 8.8%
2023 14.27 35th 35 0.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontier International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.03 587th 755 22.3%
2019 11.28 486th 532 8.6%
2021 5.98 408th 417 2.2%
2022 6.84 365th 369 1.1%
2023 9.21 573rd 614 6.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Frontier International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.03 632nd 710 11.0%
2019 3.10 536th 554 3.2%
2021 1.72 461st 462 0.2%
2023 4.61 591st 611 3.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Frontier International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.28 553rd 707 21.8%
2019 7.75 508th 543 6.4%
2021 3.11 467th 472 1.1%
2023 5.29 590th 611 3.4%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Frontier International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.55 86th 87 1.1%
2021 1.90 40th 42 4.8%
2023 1.11 63rd 63 0.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Frontier International Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.42 629th 708 11.2%
2019 2.53 576th 582 1.0%
2022 2.72 492nd 492 0.0%
2023 2.63 641st 647 0.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Open Quote My time at the FIA was fantastic. I learned a lot of new things and had a lot of new experiences. Also, the teachers are extremely polite and willing to assist students with any problems they may have. Students who do not speak English, in particular, are fortunate to have teachers like them. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, March 21, 2022

Open Quote im just gonna say the school isn't that bad. but some teachers is pretty rude Close Quote



Enrollment information for Frontier International Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 146 37 57 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2007 178 33 89 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2008 159 21 87 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 267
2009 168 26 88 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2010 208 25 91 0 0 n/a n/a 2 326
2011 252 31 103 0 0 0 1 0 387
2012 236 26 66 0 0 0 1 0 329
2013 288 21 59 0 0 0 0 0 368
2014 340 35 76 1 0 0 0 0 452
2015 352 29 113 1 0 0 0 0 495
2016 360 27 123 1 0 0 0 0 511
2017 361 16 133 1 0 0 0 0 511
2018 376 16 142 0 0 0 0 0 534
2019 396 26 129 1 0 0 0 0 552
2020 468 82 156 2 0 0 0 0 708
2021 456 74 178 2 1 0 0 0 711
2022 462 68 161 1 0 0 1 0 693
2023 471 40 133 1 0 0 3 0 648

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frontier International Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 240 9.1 26.4 98.8
2007 300 13.0 23.1 98.7
2008 267 12.0 22.3 98.5
2009 282 15.3 18.4 98.9
2010 326 15.0 21.7 99.1
2011 387 19.0 20.3 99.2
2012 329 14.0 23.5 99.1
2013 368 14.0 26.2 99.2
2014 452 16.0 28.2 99.3
2015 495 18.0 27.5 99.4
2016 511 18.0 28.3 100
2017 511 24.5 20.8 100
2018 534 23.5 22.7 99.8
2019 552 26.0 21.2 98.7
2020 708 26.2 26.9 99.6
2021 711 34.7 20.4 99.6
2022 693 31.0 22.3 100
2023 648 24.5 26.4 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frontier International Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 240 9.1 26.4 98.8
2007 300 13.0 23.1 98.7
2008 267 12.0 22.3 98.5
2009 282 15.3 18.4 98.9
2010 326 15.0 21.7 99.1
2011 387 19.0 20.3 99.2
2012 329 14.0 23.5 99.1
2013 368 14.0 26.2 99.2
2014 452 16.0 28.2 99.3
2015 495 18.0 27.5 99.4
2016 511 18.0 28.3 100
2017 511 24.5 20.8 100
2018 534 23.5 22.7 99.8
2019 552 26.0 21.2 98.7
2020 708 26.2 26.9 99.6
2021 711 34.7 20.4 99.6
2022 693 31.0 22.3 100
2023 648 24.5 26.4 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Frontier International Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,681 (17.7%) $7,807 (82.3%) $9,487
2020 $1,594 (16.3%) $8,172 (83.7%) $9,766
2021 $2,248 (23.9%) $7,168 (76.1%) $9,417
2022 $2,326 (18.6%) $10,198 (81.4%) $12,524

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frontier International Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 617th of 666 High schoolsRanks 686th of 735 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Frontier International Academy)22.813.2
 9.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Frontier International Academy)22.813.2
 9.6%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Frontier International Academy)19.419.3
 0.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Frontier International Academy)19.419.3
 0.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Frontier International Academy)11.96.7
 5.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Frontier International Academy)11.96.7
 5.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students552648
 17.4%
African American2640
 53.8%
American Indian00
Asian129133
 3.1%
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White396471
 18.9%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.7%99.8%
 1.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 648 students attended Frontier International Academy.

Students at Frontier International Academy are 73% White, 21% Asian, 6% African American.

Frontier International Academy ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Michigan alternative schools.


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