Bay City Central High School

1624 Columbus Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,162 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,162 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bay City Central High School's student population of 1,162 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,162 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings

Bay City Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay City Central High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#1712 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
36%
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45-49%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
15%
9%
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Black
7%
18%
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White
69%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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84%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1712 out of 2,925 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay City Central High School?
The graduation rate of Bay City Central High School is 84%, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Bay City Central High School?
1,162 students attend Bay City Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bay City Central High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay City Central High School?
Bay City Central High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bay City Central High School offer ?
Bay City Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,162 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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