Mackinaw High School

www.stcs.org/MHS

138 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mackinaw High School is an alternative education institution located in Saginaw, Michigan, serving as part of the Saginaw Township Community Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction, Mackinaw aims to help students overcome academic or personal obstacles, recover credits, and ultimately earn their high school diploma.

The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic requirements while fostering a culture of accountability and resilience. Because it operates within the Saginaw Township district, Mackinaw maintains a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing post-secondary education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. Its location on Shattuck Road serves as a dedicated hub for students seeking a focused, non-traditional path toward achieving their educational goals.

138

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mackinaw High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	30
Black	38
Asian	1
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
53 (38.4%)
Black
38 (27.5%)
Hispanic
30 (21.7%)
Two or More
14 (10.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saginaw Township Community Schools
Phone:	(989)799-8470
Website:	http://www.stcs.org/MHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 9 40

Grade 10 45

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 21