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 374 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 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire Saginaw school district, covering approximately 49.2 square miles in Saginaw, MI. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum of 7.5 miles to the furthest boundary.
- 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
School Overview
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy's student population of 374 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1981
Average Class Size
22 students
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 0.68, 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
#32 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryDance
DivingFootball
GolfSoccer
SoftballSwimming
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Colors
Navy Blue, Burgundy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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, Saginaw United 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 81.8%.
How many students attend Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy?
374 students attend Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy students are White, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 8% 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 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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
5 10/10/2025
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.
2 10/10/2025
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 10/10/2025
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 10/10/2025
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.
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