School Overview: |
Michigan Islamic Academy
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| School Membership(s) | Islamic School League of America (ISLA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Islamic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 19 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 214 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 40% (MI School Avg.: 15%) | |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) | |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 50% | |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | |
| Number of AP Courses | 4 courses | |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
| Average SAT score | 1800 | |
| Average ACT score | 26 | |
| Classroom dress code | Formal (Uniform) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Aug. 6 | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,400 | |
| Tuition Notes | Payable through Smartuition, 9 payment plan available | |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | |
| Admissions Director | Loretta Poisson | |
| Extracurriculars | ||
| Total Extracurriculars | 8 extracurriculars | |
Extracurriculars
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| Environmental Club | Health Club | |
| Hidaya Club | Literary Magazine | |
| National Elementary Honor Society | National Honor Society | |
| National Junior Honor Society | Student Government Organization | |
Michigan Islamic Academy is committed to providing a dual curriculum of excellence in secular and Islamic Studies, to prepare students for leadership in the Muslim community, the greater Ann Arbor area and beyond. At MIA, the joy of learning is intertwined with our students' journey of learning.
The MIA experience is evident in the faces of our students. Enthusiasm, joy and optimism are nurtured here in a learning community which encourages students to develop their personal interests and gifts and inspires them to reach their potential. Outstanding faculty place the needs of the children first in the classroom as they make use of creative and effective styles and strategies that capitalize on the different ways that students learn, individually and collaboratively.
Our students achieve to the highest of standards, gaining acceptance to some of our states finest colleges and universities. Our alumni enter the professional world prepared to lead with sensitivity, creativity, and insight. Together, their accomplishments bear testimony to the education they received at Michigan Islamic Academy, enabling them with confidence to be successful 21st century citizens while embracing the values of Islam.
At Michigan Islamic Academy education lasts a lifetime.
Profile last updated: 04/30/2013
View all schools in: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Zip 48105
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