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Southwestern Classical Academy

Grades 09–12 · FLINT, MI · NCES 261452005122

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1420 W 12TH ST · FLINT, MI 48507

At a glance

Reported students

464

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

28.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan high enrollment

66th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

188

Southwestern Classical Academy: 464 reported students.

State peer staffing position

34th percentile

16.1:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
560
Teachers (FTE)
40
Student–teacher ratio
14:1

What the reported data says about Southwestern Classical Academy

Southwestern Classical Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in FLINT. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Flint School District of the City of. NCES reports 464 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, below the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (75.6%) and White (13.8%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 29.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Southwestern Classical Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.1%
Students with disabilities
29.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
93.1%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2.5
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
1.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White13.8%
  • Hispanic4.5%
  • Black75.6%
  • Asian0.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial5.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

5 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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126 reported students

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High · Grades 09–12

29 reported students

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Elementary · Grades PK–06

385 reported students

DoyleRyder School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

373 reported students

Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

Middle · Grades 06–08

256 reported students

Potter School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

221 reported students

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