Enrollment
168
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
The Success Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263039008391
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Success Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #26 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The Success Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Success Academy ranks #26 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263039008391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+92% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Success Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Success Academy
The Success Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 168 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Michigan schools and 92% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 89.2% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 168 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #160, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Its district draws 34.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 74 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 168 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Saginaw's public schools, it stands alongside Arthur Eddy Academy (232 students): The Success Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.6:1 vs 12.2:1).
Saginaw School District of the City of also operates Arthur Hill High School (981 students) and Thompson Middle School (585 students) alongside The Success Academy.
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 The Success Academy compares
The Success Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.6:1 | ▲ 92% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
33.6:1
students per teacher
- 92% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,574
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.0 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 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
White 9.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, The Success Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saginaw School District of the City of, which includes The Success Academy.
$15,574
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 42.7%
Federal 34.1%
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.
How The Success Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saginaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Handley School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Success Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~168 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Success Academy
How many students attend The Success Academy?
The Success Academy has 168 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Success Academy is 33.6:1, which is 92% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 114% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Success Academy?
89.2% of students at The Success Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Success Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Success Academy is African American at 73.8% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Success Academy?
The Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Success Academy rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, The Success Academy ranks #26 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 The Success Academy a good school?
The Success Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Michigan schools. 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 Saginaw School District of the City of?
Besides The Success Academy, Saginaw School District of the City of also operates Arthur Hill High School (981 students), Thompson Middle School (585 students), and Saginaw High School (405 students). See the Saginaw School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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