Southwestern Classical Academy

1420 W 12th St
Flint, MI 48507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 461 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern Classical Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southwestern Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Southwestern Classical Academy's student population of 461 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Southwestern Classical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwestern Classical Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2742 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwestern Classical Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwestern Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwestern Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southwestern Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southwestern Classical Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
9%
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Black
80%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southwestern Classical Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southwestern Classical Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southwestern Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southwestern Classical Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Southwestern Classical Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-64%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southwestern Classical Academy and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwestern Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwestern Classical Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwestern Classical Academy's ranking?
Southwestern Classical Academy is ranked #2742 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Southwestern Classical Academy often compared to?
Southwestern Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Blanc Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwestern Classical Academy?
The graduation rate of Southwestern Classical Academy is 60-64%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Southwestern Classical Academy?
461 students attend Southwestern Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Southwestern Classical Academy students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwestern Classical Academy?
Southwestern Classical Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwestern Classical Academy offer ?
Southwestern Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwestern Classical Academy part of?
Southwestern Classical Academy is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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