- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saginaw, MI
Saginaw High School
Federal NCES profile for Saginaw High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 263039006677
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saginaw High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 9
- high schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Saginaw High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saginaw High School ranks #2 of 9 high schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263039006677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Saginaw High School grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 263039006677 · Saginaw, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 15:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Arthur Hill High School (981 students)
Saginaw High School grew from 405 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Saginaw High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arthur Hill Hi
Arthur Hill High School
981 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
585 students
- This school
Saginaw High School
405 students
- Saginaw Arts a 374
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
374 students
- Handley School 370
Handley School
370 students
- Jessie Loomis 308
Jessie Loomis School
308 students
What this shows Saginaw High School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saginaw High School compares
Saginaw High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
85.9%
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
$17,313
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saginaw School District of the City of reports $17,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saginaw High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Handley School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessie Loomis School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saginaw High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Saginaw High School
How many students attend Saginaw High School?
Saginaw High School has 405 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saginaw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saginaw High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saginaw High School is 15:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saginaw High School?
90.1% of students at Saginaw High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saginaw High School?
Saginaw High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saginaw High School rank among high schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Saginaw High School ranks #2 of 9 high 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 high schools in Saginaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Saginaw School District of the City of?
Besides Saginaw High School, Saginaw School District of the City of also operates Arthur Hill High School (981 students), Thompson Middle School (585 students), and Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy (374 students). See the Saginaw School District of the City of district page for the complete list.