FREDERICK DOUGLASS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

Frederick Douglass International Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 202 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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, Frederick Douglass International Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 40:1. 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.

Frederick Douglass International Academy, located in Oak Park, Michigan, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Oak Park School District. As an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, the academy is committed to providing a globally-minded curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and cultural awareness. The school serves students with the goal of fostering academic excellence while preparing them to become responsible, globally conscious citizens capable of navigating an increasingly interconnected world.

The academy is characterized by its rigorous approach to education, integrating the IB framework to encourage students to look beyond their local community and engage with complex international issues. By focusing on holistic development—social, emotional, and intellectual—Frederick Douglass International Academy aims to create an environment where students are challenged to solve problems creatively and work collaboratively. Its location on Marlow Street serves as a hub for students in the Oak Park area seeking an enriched, specialized academic pathway that prioritizes long-term college and career readiness.

For more information, contact Frederick Douglass International Academy at (313) 347-0026 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.