Bay City Western High School
Tel:
(989)662-4481
- Bay City Western High School serves 1,256 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Bay City Western High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Bay City Western High School's student population of 1,256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,256 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bay City Western High School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bay City Western High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #400 out of 3,159 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 95% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bay City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bay City Western High School is Western Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Western Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Western Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Auburn Western Middle School Grades: 6-12 | 869 students
0.0 miles
500 West Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989)662-4489 0.0 6-12 869 - Auburn Auburn Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 541 students
1.2 miles
301 East Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989)662-4921 1.2 K-12 541 - Auburn Forest Center Grades: Inquire with school
2.8 miles
2169 West Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989)496-3430 2.8 Inquire with school n/a - Freeland Freeland Middle School/high School Grades: 7-12 | 855 students
5.4 miles
8250 Webster Rd
Freeland, MI 48623
(989)695-2586 5.4 7-12 855 - Midland Midland Academy Of Advanced And Creative Studies Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 177 students
5.7 miles
4653 East Bailey Bridge Rd
Midland, MI 48640
(989)496-2404 5.7 K-12 177
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