Frontier International Academy

Charter School 648 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Frontier International Academy, located on Conant Street in Detroit, Michigan, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment for students in grades K-12. The academy is known for its commitment to academic excellence, placing a strong emphasis on preparing students for higher education and professional success. By offering a structured curriculum that often includes specialized programs such as English Language Learner (ELL) support and a focus on global citizenship, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the heart of the city.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Frontier International Academy focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture that promotes character development and community involvement. The school utilizes a personalized approach to learning, aiming to help students develop critical thinking skills and the cultural competency necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. By engaging both students and families through consistent communication and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the academy serves as a central educational hub for the local Detroit community.

648

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

113.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frontier International Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	471
Hispanic	1
Black	40
Asian	133
Two or More	3

White
471 (72.7 %)
Asian
133 (20.5 %)
Black
40 (6.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Frontier International Academy
Phone:	(313)462-6300
Website:	http://frontier-academy.net
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	724
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 26

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 29

Grade 9 141

Grade 10 139

Grade 11 123

Grade 12 91