Serving 29 students in grades 6-12, Bay Pines Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay Pines Center's student population of 29 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bay Pines Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
28%
18%
White
45%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
27%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay Pines Center?
The graduation rate of Bay Pines Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bay Pines Center?
29 students attend Bay Pines Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bay Pines Center students are White, 28% of students are Black, and 27% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Bay Pines Center offer ?
Bay Pines Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay Pines Center part of?
Bay Pines Center is part of Michigan Department Of Human Services School District.
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