Serving 921 students in grades 9-12, Bay City Central High School 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 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bay City Central High School serves the southeast part of Bay City, MI, covering an area of approximately 67.2 square miles, with most students living about 6 miles from the school and a typical drive time of 10-15 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is located 10.3 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay City Central High School's student population of 921 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
921 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Year Founded
1922
School Rankings
Bay City Central High School 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 Bay City Central High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1940 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
65%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay City Central High School's ranking?
Bay City Central High School is ranked #1940 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bay City Central High School often compared to?
Bay City Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay City Western High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay City Central High School?
The graduation rate of Bay City Central High School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Bay City Central High School?
921 students attend Bay City Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bay City Central High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay City Central High School?
Bay City Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bay City Central High School offer ?
Bay City Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bay City Central High School part of?
Bay City Central High School is part of Bay City School District.
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