Serving 148 students in grades 6-12, The Success Academy 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The Success Academy's student population of 148 students has grown by 221% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Success Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Success Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2834 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
75%
18%
White
12%
64%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≤20%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Success Academy's ranking?
The Success Academy is ranked #2834 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Success Academy?
The graduation rate of The Success Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend The Success Academy?
148 students attend The Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of The Success Academy students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Success Academy?
The Success Academy has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Success Academy offer ?
The Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Success Academy part of?
The Success Academy is part of Saginaw School District Of The City Of.
In what neighborhood is The Success Academy located?
The Success Academy is located in the Buena Vista neighborhood of Saginaw, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Buena Vista.
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