Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy

www.spsd.net

374 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.

374

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	29
Black	107
Asian	57
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
171 (45.7%)
Black
107 (28.6%)
Asian
57 (15.2%)
Hispanic
29 (7.8%)
Two or More
9 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 45

Grade 9 46

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 57