Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, or SASA, is a public, magnet high school and middle school in Saginaw, Michigan. From its founding in the early 1980s until 1999, it was known as the Center for the Arts & Sciences.
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).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy's student population of 401 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
Navy Blue, Burgundy
School Rankings
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
27%
18%
White
48%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryDance
DivingFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballSwimming
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy's ranking?
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy is ranked #32 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy often compared to?
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy?
The graduation rate of Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy?
401 students attend Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy?
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy offer ?
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy part of?
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy is part of Saginaw School District Of The City Of.
School Reviews
2 11/15/2012
My sixth grader has a few good teachers.We were expecting sasa to have stellar teachers but have found that not to be the case. Too late to switch her to another class now. Not so sure we will send our younger student to sasa.
5 6/6/2011
An EXCELLENT school for students of high ability and notable talent. The school is a gifted and talented magnet schol and selectively draws its students from several mid-MI counties and is worth the commute. Consistently among the top 10 public schools in MI. My kids both graduated from SASA and found immediate success in college and the workplace. THEY attribute their success to this school.
2 6/30/2010
I have attended Sasa since the 6th grade, although I can say the education is excellent, there are many other things that lack disappointedly. For instance, the school lunch, the unsanitary bathrooms, excessive and unnecessary homework, and many other things students can go on and on about. There is also a couple of bad teachers who don't really teach their subjects well enough for the students to be able to understand the material. They also do personal buisness in the classrooms in front of students such as texting or taking personal calls-yet yelling at the students for the same actions. Some also do a lot of favortism towards a few students. I have experience first-hand, a teacher telling one of her student, She'll pass him with an A anyways, after he claimed he was going to failed the test due to not studying. Our athletic programs is not at it best level, and needs a lot of improvements, as well. Although there are a lot of positive and negative aspects about Sasa, I can say I love the diversity- and the education, at foremost, is the best thing about SASA, and the most important.
5 3/15/2010
Programs are excellent. Staff is highly caring and committed to quality education. Athletics are expanding with addition of a new gym in 2010. Parent involvement is superior. Arts are encouraged for all students as electives or Career Pathway Concentrations.
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