Is Detroit International Academy for Young Women a good school?

Detroit International Academy for Young Women ranks in the bottom 22.3% of Michigan alternative schools.

How many students attend Detroit International Academy for Young Women?

In the 2023-24 school year, 235 students attended Detroit International Academy for Young Women.

What is the racial makeup of Detroit International Academy for Young Women?

Students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women are 46% African American, 30% White, 23% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Summary:

Detroit International Academy for Young Women is an alternative public school serving 225 students in grades PK-12 in Detroit, Michigan, which is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

This school stands out for its diverse student population, with 25.78% White, 54.67% African American, and 18.22% Asian students. It has also maintained strong graduation rates, ranging from 83.3% to 100% over the past 5 years, significantly outperforming the nearby Turning Point Academy, which had a 0% graduation rate in 2022-2023. Additionally, Detroit International Academy for Young Women outperforms the district and state on several key test score metrics, including 3rd grade ELA proficiency, 6th grade ELA proficiency, and 11th grade SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing proficiency.

However, the school faces challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 47.5% to 66.7% over the past 5 years. While the school outperforms the Detroit Public Schools Community District, it still lags behind some nearby charter schools, such as Frontier International Academy, in areas like graduation rates and test scores. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (88.89%) suggests the school may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be an important focus for the school.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

5161 Charles St
Detroit, MI 48212-2462

(313) 873-3050

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1154^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,726

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 235

Racial breakdown:

African American:

45.5%

White:

29.8%

Asian:

23.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Detroit International Academy for Young Women ranks worse than 77.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.21. (See more...)

Compare Details Detroit International Academy for Young Women ranks worse than 78.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.88. (See more...)

Compare Details Detroit International Academy for Young Women ranks worse than 77.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Detroit International Academy for Young Women is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (45.5%), White (29.8%), Asian (23%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Detroit International Academy for Young Women is 12.3. 2 alternative schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Detroit International Academy for Young Women employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Detroit International Academy for Young Women is $24,726. 2 alternative schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Detroit International Academy for Young Women:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit International Academy for Young Women 1154^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Detroit International Academy for Young Women in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit International Academy for Young Women 705^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Detroit International Academy for Young Women in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit International Academy for Young Women 577^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Detroit International Academy for Young Women in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563^rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.21	1154^th	1486	22.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.03	1391^st	1397	0.4%
2024	39.15	824^th	1381	40.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.17	1426^th	1443	1.2%
2024	15.78	1158^th	1342	13.7%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.32	474^th	475	0.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.88	705^th	897	21.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.82	704^th	815	13.6%
2024	28.63	607^th	836	27.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.15	711^th	794	10.5%
2024	15.13	682^nd	771	11.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	36.41	220^th	366	39.9%
2024	68.27	55^th	300	81.7%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.62	577^th	743	22.3%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.85	55^th	102	46.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.19	692^nd	755	8.3%
2024	29.02	476^th	654	27.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	4.74	662^nd	710	6.8%
2024	18.16	508^th	619	17.9%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.16	87^th	87	0.0%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.45	215^th	254	15.4%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	13	281	21	2	0	44	0	361
2018	10	234	33	1	0	35	0	313
2019	11	197	31	7	0	17	0	263
2020	13	150	31	1	0	9	0	204
2021	22	143	26	1	0	5	3	200
2022	55	135	36	1	1	3	3	234
2023	58	123	41	0	0	2	1	225
2024	70	107	54	0	1	0	3	235

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Detroit International Academy for Young Women

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	361	27.0	13.3	78.1
2018	313	23.0	13.6	85
2019	263	24.5	10.7	87.1
2020	204	21.0	9.7	80.9
2021	200	17.0	11.7	82.5
2022	234	17.0	13.7	84.6
2023	225	17.0	13.2	88.9
2024	235	19.0	12.3	84.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Detroit International Academy for Young Women

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	361	27.0	13.3	78.1
2018	313	23.0	13.6	85
2019	263	24.5	10.7	87.1
2020	204	21.0	9.7	80.9
2021	200	17.0	11.7	82.5
2022	234	17.0	13.7	84.6
2023	225	17.0	13.2	88.9
2024	235	19.0	12.3	84.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,489 (18.2%)	$15,673 (81.8%)	$19,163
2020	$3,506 (14.4%)	$20,881 (85.6%)	$24,387
2021	$3,168 (13.7%)	$20,015 (86.3%)	$23,183
2022	$8,280 (33.4%)	$16,541 (66.6%)	$24,821
2023	$9,133 (36.9%)	$15,593 (63.1%)	$24,726

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Detroit International Academy for Young Women

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	263	225	14.4%
African American	197	123	37.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	31	41	32.3%
Hispanic	7	0	100%
Pacific Islander	17	2	88.2%
White	11	58	427.3%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.1%	88.9%	1.8%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Detroit International Academy for Young Women	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5161 Charles St	Detroit	48212	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 873-3050	235	19	12.3	84.3%	70 (29.8%)	107 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (23.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)								(n/a)	44.0		38.1		25.0			25.0	21.1	18.8						12.0	23.8			14.3	$24,726	$9,133	$15,593
Frontier International Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	13200 Conant St	Detroit	48212	Wayne County	Frontier International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 462-6300	694	33	21.1	100.0%	535 (77.1%)	29 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	127 (18.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)								(n/a)			24.6	7.9		20.0	22.2			23.1	26.7	14.8			11.1		13.2			16.7	$12,880	$5,103	$7,777
Caniff Liberty Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-9	2650 Caniff St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Caniff Liberty Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 327-7673	562	20	27.9	92.7%	333 (59.3%)	53 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	161 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)								(n/a)	42.0	13.7			18.0	26.0	33.3	25.5	29.1	31.5	35.2	32.0	34.5	35.7	30.0	17.6		20.0	7.8		$13,497	$3,685	$9,812
Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	6861 E Nevada St	Detroit	48234	Wayne County	Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 812-8583	529	11	48.0	96.4%	0 (0.0%)	523 (98.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)	47.2				11.8	9.1	16.4	10.6	7.3	4.4	5.5	4.9	8.3	7.1	14.8	18.9		4.9	15.1		$00	$00	$00
DPSCD Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	9026 Woodward Ave	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	Yes	No	(313) 873-6897	200	21	9.6	76.0%	7 (3.5%)	184 (92.0%)	8 (4.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	38.5		25.0					31.8		25.0											$25,854	$18,609	$7,245
Turning Point Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	18501 Waltham St	Detroit	48205	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 347-8900	28	4	7.0	75.0%	1 (3.6%)	27 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$71,909	$8,757	$63,152
Advantage Alternative Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	1620 E Elza Ave	Hazel Park	48030	Oakland County	Hazel Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 658-5280	190	6	31.1	91.1%	41 (21.6%)	132 (69.5%)	8 (4.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)								(n/a)																					$13,012	$1,620	$11,392
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1620 E Elza Ave	Hazel Park	48030	Oakland County	Michigan Virtual Charter Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(616) 309-1600	2,921	165	17.6	79.5%	1,509 (51.7%)	807 (27.6%)	286 (9.8%)	49 (1.7%)	22 (0.8%)	1 (0.0%)	247 (8.5%)								(n/a)	50.4	8.6	41.3	9.4	10.3	14.7	14.7	17.0	20.9	7.3	5.9	7.6	6.0	7.0	14.2	18.4	34.1	2.4	13.0	35.0	$10,506	$1,718	$8,788
Joy Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	15055 Dexter Ave	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	Joy Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 340-0023	171	14	11.8	99.4%	0 (0.0%)	169 (98.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					14.8	25.0	25.0	45.0		29.6	25.0		15.0								$18,781	$6,841	$11,941
Center Line Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8155 Ritter	Center Line	48015	Macomb County	Center Line Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(586) 690-4290	890	43	20.6	92.8%	36 (4.0%)	704 (79.1%)	28 (3.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (13.4%)								(n/a)	26.9				37.0	38.9	20.8	21.9	16.4	41.1	24.1	11.3	11.1			18.9	21.4		13.2	25.0	$39,033	$29,007	$10,026

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