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#67 of 462 private schools in MI

Top 14% of private schools

Michigan Lutheran Seminary

High School · Saginaw, MI

A private high school in Saginaw, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

2777 HARDIN ST, Saginaw, MI 48602

  • 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,245.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment182
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MI

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Michigan Lutheran Seminary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saginaw), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,068

Median home value

$70,200

Median rent

$902/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

62.3%

Poverty rate

28.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.9%
Asian4.9%
Two or More4.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arthur Hill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–120.7 mi671Compare →
The New Millennium AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–120.8 mi28Compare →
Career Opportunities CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.3 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Michigan Lutheran Seminary is listed in Saginaw, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Michigan Lutheran Seminary

Michigan Lutheran Seminary is a private high school in Saginaw, MI, serving approximately 182 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 462 private schools in MI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Michigan Lutheran Seminary

What grades does Michigan Lutheran Seminary serve?

Michigan Lutheran Seminary serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Michigan Lutheran Seminary?

Michigan Lutheran Seminary has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan Lutheran Seminary?

The student-teacher ratio at Michigan Lutheran Seminary is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Michigan Lutheran Seminary rank in MI?

Michigan Lutheran Seminary ranks #67 of 462 private schools in MI.

What is Michigan Lutheran Seminary's MySchoolScout rating?

Michigan Lutheran Seminary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Michigan Lutheran Seminary a private school?

Yes, Michigan Lutheran Seminary is a private coeducational school with a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Michigan Lutheran Seminary a religious school?

Michigan Lutheran Seminary has a Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
182
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Small City
County
Saginaw County
Area population (ZIP 48602)
27,490
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
35.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48602; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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