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International Academy

United States, Detroit

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 14 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1370
Type Co-educational
Opened 1996
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Spanish, German
Typical class size 16
Strengths Academic Enrichment, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Arts and Creative
Stages High School
Introduction

International Academy is a public, tuition-free magnet high school in Oakland County, Michigan, and the only all-IB public high school in North America. Serving grades 9 through 12 across three campuses, every student participates in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Consistently ranked among the top public high schools in the United States.

1291 Torpey Rd, Troy, MI 48083, United States

The Essentials

International Academy has 1,370 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Oakland County, Michigan, USA. Three campuses: IA-Okma/Central in Bloomfield Hills (1020 E Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304), IA-East in Troy, and IA-West in White Lake Township.

Stages
Grades 9-12 (ages 14-18).

Type
Public, tuition-free, co-educational magnet high school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Students from 10 Oakland County school districts in Michigan. Diverse student body.

Additional learning support
Counseling hub, tutoring programs, and individualized academic support available to all students.

Country affiliation
United States. Authorized IB World School serving 10 Oakland County school districts in consortium.

Religious affiliation
None. Public school.

School day structure
Full day schedule from 7:45 AM to 2:35 PM. Half day schedule from 7:45 AM to 11:00 AM. The school operates on a 190-day school year.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Not available. Day school only.

Governance and Ownership
Public magnet school operated in consortium by Oakland County school districts through Oakland Schools (intermediate school district).
Fees
Tuition-free public school. No tuition charges for eligible students from participating Oakland County school districts.
Academics

International Academy teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 14 to 18.

Curriculum
The International Academy is the only all-IB public high school in North America. Grades 9-10 follow the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) with eight subject areas: English, Language B, Humanities, Science, Math, Arts, Physical Education, and Technology, culminating in a Personal Project in grade 10. Grades 11-12 follow the IB Diploma Programme (DP) with six subject groups plus Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS). Sciences include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Systems. Arts include Visual Arts with studio work in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, and sculpture.

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Exam Results
Consistently ranked #1 high school in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report. Ranked #13 among best public high schools in America. In 2018, 68 students (18% of the senior class) achieved National Merit status.

Higher Education Progression
Ranked #1 in Michigan for college readiness by U.S. News & World Report. The IB Diploma Programme is widely recognized by universities worldwide.

Gifted and Talented
The entire school program is designed for academically motivated students. The IB curriculum provides a rigorous academic challenge across all subjects.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Counseling hub available to all students with dedicated support services.

Mental Wellbeing
Counseling hub and tutoring programs support student mental health and academic wellness.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1996 as the first all-International Baccalaureate Diploma Program public high school in North America. The school has grown to operate three campuses across Oakland County, Michigan.

Community
A consortium of 10 Oakland County school districts collaborating with university and business partners. The school emphasizes global citizenship, intercultural learning, and service to create a more peaceful world.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Three campuses across Oakland County: IA-East in Troy, IA-Okma in Bloomfield Hills, and IA-West in White Lake Township. Each campus includes classrooms, science laboratories, and library facilities.

Academic Facilities
Library services, science laboratories, art studios with facilities for drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, crafts, clay, sculpture, and computer graphics.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Student initiatives and clubs are available. CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is a core component of the IB Diploma Programme requiring student participation in creative, physical, and service activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Theory of Knowledge course, Extended Essay research project, National Merit Scholar program, and interdisciplinary MYP Personal Project.

Arts & Creative
Visual Arts program with studio work in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, crafts, clay, sculpture, and computer graphics.

Cultural & Language
French, Spanish, and German language courses at multiple levels including Honors and DP levels. AB Initio language courses available for beginners.

Community & Service
CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is a required component of the IB Diploma Programme. Students engage in service learning and community projects.

Leadership & Professional
Student initiatives and leadership opportunities through the IB programme.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is part of the MYP curriculum. CAS activity component encourages physical fitness and personal wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
French, Spanish, and German are taught as Language B subjects. Courses available from Honors Level I through DP Level II. AB Initio (beginner) courses offered in all three languages.

Bilingual Teaching
Instruction is in English. Language B courses offer French, Spanish, and German at multiple proficiency levels.
Reputation

Awards
Ranked #1 Best College Prep School in Michigan, #1 Best Public High School in Michigan, #13 Best Public High School in America (U.S. News & World Report). Named one of America's top public high schools by Newsweek since 2003. Received A+ overall school grade.

Accreditations
Authorized IB World School for both Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. The only all-IB public high school in North America.
Admissions

Admissions
Open to students from 10 participating Oakland County school districts. Students apply for entry starting in grade 9. Each campus (East, Okma, West) has its own registration process.

Scholarships
As a tuition-free public school, no scholarships are necessary. National Merit recognition achieved by 18% of the senior class in 2018.
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