SAGINAW LEARN TO EARN ACADEMY

Saginaw Learn to Earn Academy is a Title I public charter high school with about 123 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Saginaw Learn to Earn Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Saginaw Learn to Earn Academy, located on Tuscola Street in Saginaw, Michigan, is an alternative educational institution specifically designed to support students who have struggled in traditional high school settings. The academy focuses on providing a personalized, flexible learning environment for young people who may be at risk of dropping out, are credit-deficient, or require a non-traditional approach to successfully complete their high school education. By prioritizing individualized instruction, the school aims to help students overcome personal and academic barriers to reach graduation.

Beyond core academics, the academy emphasizes the bridge between education and career readiness. As the name suggests, the program integrates "earn" components, helping students develop the practical skills, work habits, and professional certifications necessary to transition into the workforce or post-secondary training upon graduation. By creating a supportive community that values both academic achievement and economic self-sufficiency, Saginaw Learn to Earn Academy serves as a vital resource for students in the Saginaw area seeking a second chance to build a stable future.

For more information, contact Saginaw Learn to Earn Academy at (989) 399-8775 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 Tuscola St
Saginaw, MI 48607-1421
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SAGINAW LEARN TO EARN ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Saginaw, MI with about 123 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
Saginaw ISD
Total Students:
123
Teachers:
6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 123 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SAGINAW LEARN TO EARN ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.

Black or African American
81.3%
White
12.2%
Hispanic/Latino
5.7%
Two or more races
0.8%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.