Bayarenac Community High School

805 Langstaff St
Essexville, MI 48732
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 180 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bayarenac Community High School's student population of 180 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Bayarenac Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayarenac Community High School is 0.43, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2648 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

≤10%
35%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

≤20%
45%
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
13%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Black
8%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

White
74%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
26%
0.43

Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
66.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing

Sports

School Mascot
Bulldogs
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 #2648 out of 3,025 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 55-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Bayarenac Community High School?
180 students attend Bayarenac Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bayarenac Community High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayarenac Community High School?
Bayarenac Community High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bayarenac Community High School offer ?
Bayarenac Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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