Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North Saginaw Charter 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 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Saginaw Charter Academy's student population of 679 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Saginaw Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Saginaw Charter Academy is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2333 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Saginaw Charter Academy's ranking?
North Saginaw Charter Academy is ranked #2333 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are North Saginaw Charter Academy often compared to?
North Saginaw Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Elementary School, Kempton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend North Saginaw Charter Academy?
679 students attend North Saginaw Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of North Saginaw Charter Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Saginaw Charter Academy?
North Saginaw Charter Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Saginaw Charter Academy offer ?
North Saginaw Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Saginaw Charter Academy part of?
North Saginaw Charter Academy is part of North Saginaw Charter Academy School District.
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