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Heritage High School vs. Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy

Should you attend Heritage High School or Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Heritage High School
3465 N Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Heritage High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,324 students in grades 9-12, Heritage High School ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 401 students in grades 6-12, Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,324 students
401 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heritage High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heritage High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heritage High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heritage High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1245 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#32 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heritage High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
75%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 1% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 1% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heritage High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Top 50% in MI)
≥90%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Heritage High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heritage High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
62
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
-
65
Grade 9 Students
373
58
Grade 10 Students
354
54
Grade 11 Students
326
60
Grade 12 Students
271
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
4%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
20%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
53%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heritage High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heritage High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heritage High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heritage High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saginaw Township Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saginaw School District Of The City Of and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
n/a
12
Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryDance
DivingFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballSwimming
Track and FieldVolley Ball
 
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