SAGINAW ARTS AND SCIENCES ACADEMY
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy is a public high school that is part of the Saginaw School District of the City of school district, located in SAGINAW, MI with about 530 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
The Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy (SASA), located in Saginaw, Michigan, is a specialized magnet school within the Saginaw Public School District. It is renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum and its dual focus on fostering excellence in both the fine arts and the sciences. By drawing students from throughout the district, SASA cultivates a unique learning environment that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and intellectual exploration, catering specifically to students who demonstrate high aptitude and a strong interest in specialized disciplines.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the academy is well-regarded for its vibrant community atmosphere and its commitment to preparing students for higher education and professional success. Through a combination of advanced coursework, arts integration, and extracurricular opportunities, the school encourages students to develop their talents in areas such as music, visual arts, theater, and complex scientific inquiry. SASA serves as a cornerstone of the local educational landscape, providing an accelerated pathway for students to pursue their passions in an environment dedicated to academic and artistic achievement.
For more information, contact Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy at (989) 399-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAGINAW, MI 48602-5561
(989) 399-5500
http://www.spsd.net
SAGINAW ARTS AND SCIENCES ACADEMY is a public school in SAGINAW, MI with about 530 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Saginaw School District of the City of
- Total Students:
- 530
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 530 students
- White
- 49.6%
- Black or African American
- 31.5%
- Asian
- 9.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 60.0%
- Male
- 40.0%
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.