Bay City Western High School is a high school located at 500 Midland Road, Auburn, Michigan, and a part of Bay City Public Schools. Its mascot is the Warrior, and its colors are brown and gold. The school fight song consists of music from the march Winchester, with original words written for Western High.
Serving 1,009 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 1,009 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bay City Western High School serves the northwest area of Auburn, MI, covering approximately 169.1 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 13.2 miles from the school.
- 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 1,009 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,009 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Motto
BRAVE, BOLD, TRUE
School Rankings
Bay City Western High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay City Western High School is 0.21, 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
#1039 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Brown, Gold
School Mascot
The Warrior
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 #1039 out of 3,025 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 93%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Bay City Western High School?
1,009 students attend Bay City Western High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bay City Western High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 16:1.
What grades does Bay City Western High School offer ?
Bay City Western High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bay City Western High School part of?
Bay City Western High School is part of Bay City School District.
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