Serving 175 students in grades 9-12, Bayarenac Community High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayarenac Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bayarenac Community High School's student population of 175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayarenac Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayarenac Community High School is 0.39, 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
#2419 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
77%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayarenac Community High School's ranking?
Bayarenac Community High School is ranked #2419 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayarenac Community High School?
The graduation rate of Bayarenac Community High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bayarenac Community High School?
175 students attend Bayarenac Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bayarenac Community High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayarenac Community High School?
Bayarenac Community High School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bayarenac Community High School offer ?
Bayarenac Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bayarenac Community High School part of?
Bayarenac Community High School is part of Bay-Arenac Community High School District.
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