- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flint, MI
Southwestern Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261452005122
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern Classical Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern Classical Academy has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Classical Academy ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Flint School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261452005122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Southwestern Classical Academy grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 261452005122 · Flint, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 16.6:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Durant Tuuri Mott School (385 students)
Southwestern Classical Academy grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Southwestern Classical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southwestern Classical Academy
464 students
- Durant Tuuri M
Durant Tuuri Mott School
385 students
- Doyleryder Sch
Doyleryder School
373 students
- Holmes Stem Mi
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
256 students
- Potter School
Potter School
221 students
- Freeman School
Freeman School
207 students
What this shows Southwestern Classical Academy reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwestern Classical Academy compares
Southwestern Classical Academy 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$23,067
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 314 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 75.6%
White 13.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Southwestern Classical Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Flint School District of the City of reports $23,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwestern Classical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durant Tuuri Mott School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doyleryder School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Stem Middle School Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeman School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwestern Classical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 33.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Flint
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Classical Academy
How many students attend Southwestern Classical Academy?
Southwestern Classical Academy has 464 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flint, MI. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Classical Academy is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Southwestern Classical Academy?
86.3% of students at Southwestern Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern Classical Academy is African American at 75.6% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern Classical Academy?
Southwestern Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwestern Classical Academy rank among high schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Classical Academy ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Flint, 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 Flint on the city page.
What other schools are in Flint School District of the City of?
Besides Southwestern Classical Academy, Flint School District of the City of also operates Durant Tuuri Mott School (385 students), Doyleryder School (373 students), and Holmes Stem Middle School Academy (256 students). See the Flint School District of the City of district page for the complete list.