Very Good
#988 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Great Lakes Bay Early College
High School · Saginaw ISD · Saginaw, MI
A Saginaw ISD high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3933 BARNARD RD, Saginaw, MI 48603
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 72% proficient (2021)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Great Lakes Bay Early College score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 52% in 2021, across a 11-year record (2011–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Great Lakes Bay Early College 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saginaw), 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
$65,690
Median home value
$181,800
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48603; 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 Adult EducationctpEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Isdlocal ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| John Glenn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| Mg Millet Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 159 | 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.
Saginaw ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $175,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Great Lakes Bay Early College is listed in Saginaw ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great Lakes Bay Early College
Great Lakes Bay Early College is a public high school in Saginaw, MI, part of Saginaw ISD, serving approximately 185 students in grades 10th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #988 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great Lakes Bay Early College
What grades does Great Lakes Bay Early College serve?
Great Lakes Bay Early College serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Great Lakes Bay Early College?
Great Lakes Bay Early College has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Bay Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Bay Early College is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Lakes Bay Early College rank in MI?
Great Lakes Bay Early College ranks #988 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Great Lakes Bay Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Lakes Bay Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Great Lakes Bay Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Lakes Bay Early College has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
Is Great Lakes Bay Early College a charter school?
No, Great Lakes Bay Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Great Lakes Bay Early College a Title I school?
No, Great Lakes Bay Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Lakes Bay Early College?
28.1% of students at Great Lakes Bay Early College 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bay County
- Phone
- (989) 686-9146
- Area population (ZIP 48603)
- 27,846
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 48603; 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, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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