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The school is officially hosted by the Bloomfield Hills School District. A school that draws intellectual students from the county, IA has been recognized by Newsweek as the top public school in the nation in June, 2003 , and as the second rank school in the country in May, 2005 . Newsweek's standings were based upon the number of IB or AP tests that the school averages per student. The IA maintains a high standard with this criteria because each student is required to sit for the IB tests each May as a diploma candidate. Each student therefore takes at least 6 IB tests (in addition to the Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay requirements), giving the school a high average number of IB tests. Despite the value of the academics and the school's standing, The International Academy is housed in a former elementary school and many feel that it suffers from building problems. With a student body of over 550, the building can seem overpopulated and it has become necessary for many teachers to occupy several different rooms through out the day to schedule enough classes. Distinct problems with the building include masonry issues, including a recent replacement of a column in front of the school, several leaks in the roof, noted heating and cooling issues, and a distinct shortage of hot water. IA WEST Starting in August, 2006, the International Academy West Campus will open, sharing their campus with Lakeland High School of Huron Valley Schools in White Lake, Michigan . The new campus will offer a similar experience to the Eastern Campus, providing the International Baccalaureate to students in Western Oakland County. The program is a promising expansion of the current program, but unlike the Eastern Campus, Lakeland's recent remodeling promises to prevent building problems similar to those of the Eastern Campus. In a similar situation to the Eastern Campus, students play sports through their sending districts. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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