Serving 969 students in grades 9-12, Bay City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 969 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Bay City High School's student population of 969 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
969 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay City High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3808 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
18%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay City High School's ranking?
Bay City High School is ranked #3808 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bay City High School often compared to?
Bay City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tidehaven High School, Van Vleck High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay City High School?
The graduation rate of Bay City High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bay City High School?
969 students attend Bay City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bay City High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay City High School?
Bay City High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay City High School offer ?
Bay City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bay City High School part of?
Bay City High School is part of Bay City ISD School District.
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