Saginaw School District of the City of

The Saginaw School District of the City of Saginaw, Michigan, encompasses 16 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 5 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and faces significant challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities across its schools.

The standout schools in the district are Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, a public magnet high school that consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, and Handley School, a public magnet elementary school that also performs exceptionally well. These schools boast exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates, in contrast to the generally poor performance across the district.

The Saginaw School District as a whole struggles with low rankings, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and very high free and reduced lunch rates, all of which are often linked to lower academic achievement. The district also faces significant disparities in key metrics, such as graduation and dropout rates, across its schools, indicating a need for targeted interventions to support student success and address equity issues.