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Bangor High School

High School · Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) · Bangor, MI

A high school in Bangor, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

801 WEST ARLINGTON ST, Bangor, MI 49013

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2021)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation5.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$17,270
Chronic Absenteeism36.8%

Students at Bangor High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

67.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bangor High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,204/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bangor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,264

Median home value

$140,100

Median rent

$757/mo

College educated

16.3%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

22%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
7 boys'·9 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bangor Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.1K–120.0 mi60Compare →
Maple Creek Education CenterEnrollment path unverified4.7K–120.5 mi32Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$17,270NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bangor High School is listed in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bangor High School

Bangor High School is a public high school in Bangor, MI, part of Bangor Public Schools (van Buren), serving approximately 277 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,818 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bangor High School

What grades does Bangor High School serve?

Bangor High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bangor High School?

Bangor High School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bangor High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bangor High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bangor High School rank in MI?

Bangor High School ranks #1,818 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Bangor High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bangor High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Bangor High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bangor High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Bangor High School a charter school?

No, Bangor High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bangor High School a Title I school?

No, Bangor High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bangor High School?

67.5% of students at Bangor 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
277
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Van Buren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.8%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 49013)
5,020
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
37.2
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 49013; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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