Below Average
#2603 of 3,192 schools in MI
Southwestern Classical Academy
High School · Flint School District of the City of · Flint, MI
A Flint School District of the City of high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1420 WEST 12TH ST, Flint, MI 48507
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southwestern Classical Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 10% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwestern Classical Academy 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), 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
$47,165
Median home value
$101,200
Median rent
$923/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Luke M Powers Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Genesee County JailEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| International Academy of Flint K12Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 859 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Flint School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $23,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwestern Classical Academy is listed in Flint School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwestern Classical Academy
Southwestern Classical Academy is a public high school in Flint, MI, part of Flint School District of the City of, serving approximately 489 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,603 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwestern Classical Academy
What grades does Southwestern Classical Academy serve?
Southwestern Classical Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southwestern Classical Academy?
Southwestern Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Classical Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwestern Classical Academy rank in MI?
Southwestern Classical Academy ranks #2,603 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Southwestern Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwestern Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southwestern Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwestern Classical Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Southwestern Classical Academy a charter school?
No, Southwestern Classical Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwestern Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Southwestern Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwestern Classical Academy?
88.8% of students at Southwestern Classical Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 489
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Genesee County
- Phone
- (810) 760-1400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48507)
- 28,648
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 48507; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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