Flint Southwestern Academy is located in Flint, Michigan, United States. This school is a part of the Flint Community Schools. In 1989 Flint Academy closed and the school merged with Southwestern to become Flint Southwestern Academy.
Serving 489 students in grades 9-12, Southwestern Classical Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Southwestern Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Southwestern Classical Academy's student population of 489 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1989
Colors
White, Teal, Gold
School Calendar
Southwestern Classical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwestern Classical Academy is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2857 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
77%
18%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Southwestern Classical Academy's ranking?
Southwestern Classical Academy is ranked #2857 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Southwestern Classical Academy often compared to?
Southwestern Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Blanc Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwestern Classical Academy?
The graduation rate of Southwestern Classical Academy is 50-54%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Southwestern Classical Academy?
489 students attend Southwestern Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Southwestern Classical Academy students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwestern Classical Academy?
Southwestern Classical Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwestern Classical Academy offer ?
Southwestern Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southwestern Classical Academy part of?
Southwestern Classical Academy is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.
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