Bangor Township Schools

BAY CITY, Michigan — 6 schools

2,646
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$11,715
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bangor Township Schools operates 6 public schools serving 2,646 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,691 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bay County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,715 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 16.5% local, 71.2% state, and 12.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $51,119 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #697 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), and 36.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.5% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% African American across the district's schools.

John Glenn High School accounts for 32.1% of all Bangor Township Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Bangor Township Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bangor Township Schools school enrollment varies 4.7× across entities

Bangor Township Schools school enrollment ranges from 182 students (lowest) to 864 students (highest), a spread of 682 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Bangor Township Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Bangor Township Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 36.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.3%
Federal
71.2%
State
16.5%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
697 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bay County county, where this district is located.

$809
Studio/mo
$814
1 BR/mo
$1,030
2 BR/mo
$1,399
3 BR/mo
$1,518
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$51,119
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Bangor Township Schools.

White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 2.4%
Multiracial 5.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
36.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Bangor Township Schools

School Enrollment
John Glenn High School
864
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
608
Bangor West Central School
361
Bangor Lincoln School
344
Bangor Central School
332
Bangor Township Virtual School
182

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bangor Township Schools?

Bangor Township Schools has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 2,646 students.

How much does Bangor Township Schools spend per student?

Bangor Township Schools spends $11,715 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #697 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Bangor Township Schools?

The average teacher salary in Bangor Township Schools is $51,119 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Bangor Township Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bay County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Bangor Township Schools?

Bangor Township Schools students are 81.5% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bangor Township Schools?

Bangor Township Schools has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #697 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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