JEFFERSON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY INTERMEDIATE
Jefferson International Academy Intermediate is a Title I public charter middle school with about 180 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade 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 8 teachers, Jefferson International Academy Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
Jefferson International Academy (JIA) Intermediate, located on Golf Drive in Pontiac, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves as part of a broader educational community dedicated to fostering academic excellence and global awareness. The school is designed to bridge the gap between primary education and middle school, focusing on core academic standards while emphasizing the development of critical thinking, character, and social responsibility within a diverse student population.
As part of the Jefferson International network, the school places a significant emphasis on high expectations and rigorous instruction to ensure that students are well-prepared for future academic success. By creating a structured and supportive learning environment, JIA Intermediate aims to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world, while remaining deeply rooted in the Pontiac community.
For more information, contact Jefferson International Academy Intermediate at (248) 338-2787 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
JEFFERSON INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY INTERMEDIATE is a public Title I Charter school in Pontiac, MI with about 180 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Central Michigan University - Total Students:
- 180
- Teachers:
- 8
- 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
* 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 180 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.3%
- Black or African American
- 46.1%
- White
- 4.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 56.7%
- Male
- 43.3%
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.