Serving 427 students in grades 9-12, Saginaw High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Saginaw High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2976 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
89%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saginaw High School's ranking?
Saginaw High School is ranked #2976 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saginaw High School?
The graduation rate of Saginaw High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Saginaw High School?
427 students attend Saginaw High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Saginaw High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saginaw High School?
Saginaw High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saginaw High School offer ?
Saginaw High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saginaw High School part of?
Saginaw High School is part of Saginaw School District Of The City Of.
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