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#1426 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 45% in state
Bay City Eastern High School
High School · Bay City School District · Bay City, MI
A high school in Bay City, MI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 WOODSIDE LN, Bay City, MI 48708
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 27.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bay City Eastern High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (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
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bay City Eastern 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bay City), 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
$50,216
Median home value
$98,500
Median rent
$703/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48708; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Academy Farragut CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Bay City Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 989 | Compare → |
| Bayarenac Community High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Bay City Western High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,033 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bay City School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bay City Eastern High School is listed in Bay City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay City Eastern High School
Bay City Eastern High School is a public high school in Bay City, MI, part of Bay City School District, serving approximately 131 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,426 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay City Eastern High School
What grades does Bay City Eastern High School serve?
Bay City Eastern High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bay City Eastern High School?
Bay City Eastern High School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay City Eastern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay City Eastern High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay City Eastern High School rank in MI?
Bay City Eastern High School ranks #1,426 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bay City Eastern High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay City Eastern 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 Bay City Eastern High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay City Eastern High School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bay City Eastern High School a charter school?
No, Bay City Eastern High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bay City Eastern High School a Title I school?
No, Bay City Eastern High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay City Eastern High School?
85.5% of students at Bay City Eastern 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
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bay County
- Phone
- (989) 895-5550
- 4-Year Graduation
- 27.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48708)
- 25,751
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 48708; 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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