International Academy of Flint K12

www.iafphoenix.org

Charter School 890 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The International Academy of Flint (IAF) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Located in the heart of Flint, Michigan, the school is part of the global SABIS® educational network, which utilizes a proprietary, rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career success. The academy emphasizes a structured academic environment, high standards for student achievement, and a focus on core subjects, aiming to provide a competitive education that bridges the gap for students in the local community.

Beyond its academic focus, the International Academy of Flint places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement. The school’s model incorporates continuous assessment and data-driven instruction, allowing teachers to monitor student progress closely and intervene when necessary to ensure mastery of the material. By combining a demanding curriculum with a supportive school culture, IAF seeks to foster a lifelong love of learning and equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills required to succeed in a globalized society.

890

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for International Academy of Flint K12
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	11
Black	768
Asian	1
Two or More	69
American Indian	5

Black
768 (86.3 %)
Two or More
69 (7.8 %)
White
36 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
11 (1.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	International Academy of Flint
Phone:	(810)600-5210
Website:	http://www.iafphoenix.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	890
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	767
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 71

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 72

Grade 9 80

Grade 10 65