OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY K1

Oakland International Academy K1 is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Oakland International Academy school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 96 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, Oakland International Academy K1 has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oakland International Academy (OIA) at the Miller Street campus is a public charter school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving students in kindergarten and first grade. As part of a larger multi-campus charter network, the academy is designed to provide a focused, foundational learning environment for early elementary students. The school emphasizes academic core subjects, aiming to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive classroom community tailored to the specific developmental needs of young children.

The academy’s mission often centers on preparing students for long-term academic success by implementing a structured curriculum and promoting a culture of high expectations. By operating as an "international" focused institution, the school typically integrates elements of global awareness and cultural inclusion into its educational framework. The Miller Street site functions as an early childhood hub, offering a localized setting where staff can work closely with families to support early learning milestones and prepare students for their transition into higher elementary grades.

For more information, contact Oakland International Academy K1 at (313) 347-0249 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6111 MILLER ST
DETROIT, MI 48211-1552
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OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY K1 is a public Title I Charter school in DETROIT, MI with about 96 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Saginaw Valley State University
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
96
Teachers:
5.54
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 96 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY K1 is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.6%
Black or African American
5.2%
Asian
4.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.