- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
The Success Academy grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 263039008391 · Saginaw, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 33.6:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Arthur Hill High School (981 students)
The Success Academy grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
The Success Academy 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
- Saginaw High S
Saginaw High School
405 students
- Saginaw Arts a 374
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
374 students
- Handley School 370
Handley School
370 students
- This school 168
The Success Academy
168 students
What this shows The Success Academy reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Success Academy compares
The Success 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~168 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), up 21.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.