Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dollar Bay High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Dollar Bay, MI, encompassing approximately 31.5 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 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 Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School is 0.06, 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. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
97%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School's ranking?
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School is ranked #1039 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School?
The graduation rate of Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School?
317 students attend Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School?
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School offer ?
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School part of?
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School is part of Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools.
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