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Saginaw School District of the City of

Michigan · Public School District
16
Schools
5,178
Students
$19,886
Per-Pupil Spend
+39% nat'l
86.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+34pp vs nat'l
90.8%
Graduation Rate
+4.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Saginaw School District of the City of is a public school district in Michigan serving 5,178 students across 16 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,886 is above average for a US public school district. 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (16)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arthur Eddy AcademyPK–06299
Chester F Miller SchoolPK–06325
Handley SchoolPK–05303
Herig SchoolPK–06332
Jessie Loomis SchoolPK–06348
Jessie Rouse SchoolPK–06220
Kempton Elementary SchoolPK–06331
Merrill Park Elementary SchoolPK–06321
Stone SchoolPK–06352
Zilwaukee K8 SchoolPK–08259
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Thompson Middle School07–08397
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arthur Hill High School09–12726
Career Opportunities Center09–1213
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy06–12399
Saginaw High School09–12405
The Success Academy06–12148
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,886+39% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
23%
State
42.7%
Local (property tax)
23.2%
Federal
34.1%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (23%), with notable federal support (34%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
5,178
Students
87%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.8%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.8% graduation rate — 4.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,886 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
87% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
34% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Saginaw School District of the City of?
Saginaw School District of the City of has 16 public schools, serving a total of 5,178 students.
What is the graduation rate for Saginaw School District of the City of?
The graduation rate is 90.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Saginaw School District of the City of spend per student?
Saginaw School District of the City of spends $19,886 per pupil — 39% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Saginaw School District of the City of?
87% of students in Saginaw School District of the City of qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Saginaw School District of the City of?
No, Saginaw School District of the City of does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Saginaw School District of the City of serve?
Saginaw School District of the City of serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Saginaw School District of the City of?
The median opportunity score across schools in Saginaw School District of the City of is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.