Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
399 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
399
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 202 |
| Hispanic | 27 |
| Black | 98 |
| Asian | 58 |
| Two or More | 13 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White202 (50.6 %)
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Black98 (24.6 %)
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Asian58 (14.5 %)
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Hispanic27 (6.8 %)
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Two or More13 (3.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Saginaw School District of the City of |
| Phone: | (989)399-5500 |
| Website: | http://www.spsd.net |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 399 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 114 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 55 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
49
Grade 7
65
Grade 8
68
Grade 9
57
Grade 10
63
Grade 11
58
Grade 12
39
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 49 |
| Grade 7 | 65 |
| Grade 8 | 68 |
| Grade 9 | 57 |
| Grade 10 | 63 |
| Grade 11 | 58 |
| Grade 12 | 39 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 232 | 58.1% |
| Male | 167 | 41.9% |
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