Star International Academy

24425 HASS ST
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48127

www.starpsa.org

Charter School 1,698 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Star International Academy, located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves a diverse student body, typically ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curricula and character development. By integrating traditional educational standards with a mission to foster global citizenship, the academy aims to prepare students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond its academic focus, Star International Academy is recognized for its strong emphasis on community and cultural values. The school prides itself on maintaining a structured setting where staff, students, and parents collaborate to promote student achievement and personal growth. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while addressing their individual needs, the academy strives to bridge the gap between local educational requirements and the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly interconnected global society.

1,698

Total Students

85.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Star International Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,561
Hispanic	19
Black	63
Asian	33
Two or More	22

White
1,561 (91.9 %)
Black
63 (3.7 %)
Asian
33 (1.9 %)
Two or More
22 (1.3 %)
Hispanic
19 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Star International Academy
Phone:	(313)724-8990
Website:	http://www.starpsa.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,513
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 143

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 153

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 150

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 144

Grade 8 149

Grade 9 143

Grade 10 117