Crescent Academy International vs. Michigan Islamic Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Crescent Academy International ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Michigan Islamic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Extracurriculars
Overview
Crescent Academy is an independent, Islamic school open to students of all cultures and backgrounds.
The school is dedicated to serving the needs of those students and families who wish to take advantage of the opportunities offered by a private, Islamic education.
The educational approach of Crescent Academy emphasizes the education of the total person.
The school strives to educate young men and women who are well developed physically, emotionally, intellectually, morally, spiritually and socially.
The school encourages students to explore and grow in their knowledge of themselves and the creations of Almighty God, hoping to inspire a generation of young men and women who are firmly in touch with themselves, their heritage as Muslims and their role and responsibilities in contemporary society.
Students at Crescent Academy are considered very special young people, not because of who they are, but how they are.
Integrity, honesty, industry, cooperation, enthusiasm, responsibility, appreciation, service, and faith are the principles that guide our endeavor.
Michigan Islamic Academy has led the way in teaching the Muslim children of various linguistic and ethnic backgrounds for over 30 years.
Michigan Islamic Academy's mission is to provide excellence in education while nurturing Muslim character. Our goals are: to apply holistic teaching methods to ensure each student's spiritual and emotional growth as well as physical and intellectual development.
to help students develop good character and God consciousness through a rigorous training program in Islamic studies.
to provide students opportunities to become responsible world citizens by instilling the importance of social activism, citizenship and community service.
to apply the most proven curriculum in helping students achieve academic excellence.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1991
1985
Students Body
Total Students
528 students
337 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
2%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
20
-
Pre-K Students
78
26
Kindergarten Students
45
21
Grade 1 Students
48
22
Grade 2 Students
43
20
Grade 3 Students
49
21
Grade 4 Students
45
19
Grade 5 Students
52
24
Grade 6 Students
58
22
Grade 7 Students
44
25
Grade 8 Students
46
27
Grade 9 Students
-
29
Grade 10 Students
-
29
Grade 11 Students
-
26
Grade 12 Students
-
26
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
49 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
99%
50%
Average Class Size
20
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:7
Average SAT score
n/a
1290
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform required)
(Uniform required)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Aug. 20
Tuition Cost
n/a
$6,900
Tuition Notes
n/a
Payable through FACTS, 9 payment plan available
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
n/a
Rajaa Jayyousi
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
1
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
American Sign Language Club, Arabic Honor Society, Cooking Club, Environmental Club, Health Club, Model United Nations, National Elementary Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Newsletter Club, Robotics Teams, Student Government Organization, Yearbook Committee