Student Body

McDonald International Academy (MIA) has about an average sized student body, enrolling more students than 54% of all schools we cover.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Enrollment
  	McDonald International Academy	Median of all other schools
  Gr. 9	40	40
  Gr. 10	72	40
  Gr. 11	230	43
  Gr. 12	276	43

• Why it matters

  While some researchers have looked to uncover the "ideal" school size, these studies often generalize student preferences and behaviours. Your real goal is to find what best suits your child’s needs. Smaller schools can offer a school-wide sense of connection, while larger schools often provide broader programming and opportunities. Also, note that per-grade enrollment often tells a more meaningful story than total enrollment alone (read topic guide).

This makes McDonald International Academy (MIA) like 91% of other schools we cover.

• Why it matters

  A school’s gender composition influences its social, academic, and extracurricular experiences. Coed schools often encourage collaboration across genders, while single-gender schools (all-boys or all-girls) may focus on specialized learning approaches (read topic guide).

McDonald International Academy (MIA) has a larger proportion of boarding students than 26% of its peer boarding schools.

• Breakdown by grade

  Grade	Boarding students as a percentage of total enrollment
  	McDonald International Academy	Median of all other boarding schools
  Gr. 9	0%	38%
  Gr. 10	0%	48%
  Gr. 11	9%	51%
  Gr. 12	7%	53%

• Why it matters

  The proportion of boarding students is an important factor in shaping a school’s culture. Large boarding populations may create an immersive environment, while smaller boarding communities may balance residential life with local engagement (read topic guide).

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• Why it matters

  A diverse international student body offers opportunities for cultural exchange and a global perspective. These experiences can enhance your child’s understanding of different cultures and prepare them for a globalized world (read topic guide).