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#1424 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 45% in state
Anchor Bay High School
High School · Anchor Bay School District · Ira, MI
A high school in Ira, MI where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6319 COUNTY LINE RD, Ira, MI 48023
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 56% proficient (2021)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Anchor Bay High School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anchor Bay High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,345
Median home value
$236,600
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass PointeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 3.4 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| New Haven High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Merritt AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 561 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Anchor Bay School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anchor Bay High School is listed in Anchor Bay School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anchor Bay High School
Anchor Bay High School is a public high school in Ira, MI, part of Anchor Bay School District, serving approximately 1,777 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,424 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anchor Bay High School
What grades does Anchor Bay High School serve?
Anchor Bay High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Anchor Bay High School?
Anchor Bay High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,777 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchor Bay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchor Bay High School is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anchor Bay High School rank in MI?
Anchor Bay High School ranks #1,424 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Anchor Bay High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anchor Bay High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anchor Bay High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anchor Bay High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Anchor Bay High School a charter school?
No, Anchor Bay High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anchor Bay High School a Title I school?
No, Anchor Bay High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anchor Bay High School?
24.9% of students at Anchor Bay High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (586) 648-2525
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48023)
- 4,980
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48023; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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