Enrollment
74
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
International Academy of Saginaw
Federal NCES profile for International Academy of Saginaw, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260094607816Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Academy of Saginaw earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #8 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
International Academy of Saginaw has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Academy of Saginaw ranks #8 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: International Academy of Saginaw · Michigan
NCES ID 260094607816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International Academy of Saginaw compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at International Academy of Saginaw
International Academy of Saginaw is a high-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 74 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.5% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 74 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 61 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 37 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 32.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 60 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 74 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Saginaw's public schools, it stands alongside Arthur Eddy Academy (232 students): International Academy of Saginaw is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 12.2:1).
International Academy of Saginaw is a single-school charter district, so International Academy of Saginaw operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How International Academy of Saginaw compares
International Academy of Saginaw on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
87.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 37 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 81.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
White 5.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, International Academy of Saginaw is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for International Academy of Saginaw, which includes International Academy of Saginaw.
$14,420
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.8%
State 65.7%
Federal 32.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Saginaw
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~74 students)
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Frequently asked questions about International Academy of Saginaw
How many students attend International Academy of Saginaw?
International Academy of Saginaw has 74 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Academy of Saginaw?
The student-teacher ratio at International Academy of Saginaw is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International Academy of Saginaw?
92.5% of students at International Academy of Saginaw are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Academy of Saginaw?
The largest demographic group at International Academy of Saginaw is African American at 77.0% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Academy of Saginaw?
International Academy of Saginaw has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does International Academy of Saginaw rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, International Academy of Saginaw ranks #8 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saginaw on the city page.
Is International Academy of Saginaw a good school?
International Academy of Saginaw earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in International Academy of Saginaw?
None; International Academy of Saginaw is a single-school charter district, and International Academy of Saginaw is its only campus.
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