SOUTHWESTERN CLASSICAL ACADEMY

Southwestern Classical Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Flint School District of the City of school district, located in FLINT, MI with about 968 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 48 teachers, Southwestern Classical 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.

Southwestern Classical Academy, located on West 12th Street in Flint, Michigan, is a prominent secondary school within the Flint Community Schools district. The academy is widely recognized for its "classical" educational philosophy, which emphasizes a rigorous, humanities-based curriculum. This approach is designed to cultivate critical thinking, academic discipline, and a strong foundation in core subjects like literature, history, mathematics, and science, often encouraging students to engage deeply with classic texts and traditional academic standards.

Beyond its academic focus, Southwestern Classical Academy plays a significant role in the Flint community as a hub for student development and extracurricular engagement. The school typically offers a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that aim to foster leadership and school spirit. By blending a structured, content-rich academic environment with a diverse range of student-led activities, the academy strives to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce.

For more information, contact Southwestern Classical Academy at (810) 760-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.