Below Average
#2660 of 3,192 schools in MI
The Success Academy
High School · Saginaw School District of the City of · Saginaw, MI
A Saginaw School District of the City of high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 TUSCOLA ST, Saginaw, MI 48607
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 49% (2022)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Success Academy score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 21% across the 11-year record (2012–2022).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where The Success 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$39,211
Median home value
$44,500
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
32.1%
Poverty rate
32.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw Covenant AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Saginaw Arts and Sciences AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Omni High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 154 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Saginaw School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 15
- District spending per student
- $17,674NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 39.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Success Academy is listed in Saginaw School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Success Academy
The Success Academy is a public high school in Saginaw, MI, part of Saginaw School District of the City of, serving approximately 169 students in grades 5th-12th with a 56.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,660 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Success Academy
What grades does The Success Academy serve?
The Success Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend The Success Academy?
The Success Academy has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Success Academy is 56.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Success Academy rank in MI?
The Success Academy ranks #2,660 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is The Success Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Success Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 The Success Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Success Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is The Success Academy a charter school?
No, The Success Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Success Academy a Title I school?
No, The Success Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Success Academy?
93.5% of students at The Success 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 56.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Saginaw County
- Phone
- (989) 399-4400
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 48607)
- 1,523
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 48607; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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