Enrollment
1,740
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ira, MI
Anchor Bay High School
Federal NCES profile for Anchor Bay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260279003997
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anchor Bay High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ira · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Anchor Bay High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anchor Bay High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ira, MI.
School address
District: Anchor Bay School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260279003997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anchor Bay High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anchor Bay High School
Anchor Bay High School is a large high school in Ira, Michigan, enrolling 1,740 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Michigan schools and 31% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.5% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,740 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #78, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students) and Anchor Bay Middle School South (509 students) alongside Anchor Bay High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anchor Bay High School compares
Anchor Bay High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,740 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,740
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 207 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Anchor Bay High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchor Bay School District, which includes Anchor Bay High School.
$12,460
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anchor Bay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay Middle School North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School South | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Oaks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anchor Bay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,740 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Anchor Bay High School
How many students attend Anchor Bay High School?
Anchor Bay High School has 1,740 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ira, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anchor Bay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anchor Bay High School is 22.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anchor Bay High School?
22.5% of students at Anchor Bay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anchor Bay High School?
The largest demographic group at Anchor Bay High School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Ira, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anchor Bay High School?
Anchor Bay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anchor Bay High School rank among public schools in Ira?
By Resource Investment Index, Anchor Bay High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ira, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ira on the city page.
Is Anchor Bay High School a good school?
Anchor Bay High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anchor Bay School District?
Besides Anchor Bay High School, Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students), Anchor Bay Middle School South (509 students), and Great Oaks Elementary School (468 students). See the Anchor Bay School District district page for the complete list.
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