Bay High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in Bay, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12. It is one of six public high schools in Craighead County, Arkansas and the sole high school administered by the Bay School District.
Serving 233 students in grades 7-12, Bay High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas 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 Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bay High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bay school district, covering approximately 64.6 square miles in Bay, AR, with a typical drive time of 10 to 12 minutes to the school and an average distance of 4.9 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 8.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay High School's student population of 233 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
233 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1897
School Rankings
Bay High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#660 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Yellowjacket
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay High School's ranking?
Bay High School is ranked #660 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bay High School often compared to?
Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nettleton 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 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Bay High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Bay High School?
233 students attend Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bay High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay High School?
Bay High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay High School offer ?
Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bay High School part of?
Bay High School is part of Bay School District.
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