Saginaw Covenant Academy serves 163 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saginaw Covenant Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Saginaw Covenant Academy's student population of 163 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Saginaw Covenant Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
64%
18%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Saginaw Covenant Academy?
The graduation rate of Saginaw Covenant Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Saginaw Covenant Academy?
163 students attend Saginaw Covenant Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Saginaw Covenant Academy students are Black, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saginaw Covenant Academy?
Saginaw Covenant Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saginaw Covenant Academy offer ?
Saginaw Covenant Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saginaw Covenant Academy part of?
Saginaw Covenant Academy is part of Saginaw Covenant Academy School District.
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