Serving 1,172 students in grades 9-12, Bay City Western High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 1,172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay City Western High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bay City Western High School's student population of 1,172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay City Western High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay City Western High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1016 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
92%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay City Western High School's ranking?
Bay City Western High School is ranked #1016 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bay City Western High School often compared to?
Bay City Western High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay City Central High School, John Glenn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay City Western High School?
The graduation rate of Bay City Western High School is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bay City Western High School?
1,172 students attend Bay City Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bay City Western High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay City Western High School?
Bay City Western High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bay City Western High School offer ?
Bay City Western High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay City Western High School part of?
Bay City Western High School is part of Bay City School District.
School Reviews
Review Bay City Western High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Should Teacher Salaries be Public Information?
Public school teachers are considered public servants – but does that make their salary details public information? Learn about the heated debate surrounding whether teacher salaries should be made public.
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
Bussing: North Carolina's New Student Assignment Plan
We analyze a new plan for student assignment in two North Carolina school districts and the public reaction to the idea of bussing students – as well as alternatives that have been proposed by education experts.
