INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MACOMB
International Academy of Macomb is a public high school that is part of the Chippewa Valley Schools school district, located in CLINTON TWP, MI with about 495 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 5 teachers, International Academy of Macomb has a student/teacher ratio of about 99:1. 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.
The International Academy of Macomb (IAM) is a highly specialized, public magnet high school located in Clinton Township, Michigan. It is a tuition-free institution that operates as a partnership between local school districts and the Macomb Intermediate School District. The school is globally recognized for its rigorous academic environment, centered exclusively on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Because of this focus, students at the IAM engage in a demanding, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, international-mindedness, and scholarly research, effectively earning them significant college credit before graduation.
Beyond its academic intensity, the IAM is known for its diverse student body, which draws high-achieving learners from across various home districts in Macomb County. The school fosters a unique, tight-knit community culture that balances a heavy workload with collaborative extracurricular opportunities. By design, the academy provides a challenging "bridge" experience between high school and university, preparing students not just for college admissions, but for the demands of higher education through an emphasis on inquiry-based learning and self-discipline.
For more information, contact International Academy of Macomb at (586) 723-7200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLINTON TWP, MI 48038-1790
(586) 723-7200
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MACOMB is a public school in CLINTON TWP, MI with about 495 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Chippewa Valley Schools
- Total Students:
- 495
- Teachers:
- 5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 495 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MACOMB is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.5%
- Asian
- 18.2%
- Black or African American
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 58.6%
- Male
- 41.4%
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.