- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bay City, MI
Bangor Township Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Bangor Township Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260390008729
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bangor Township Virtual School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bangor Township Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor Township Virtual School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Bay City, MI.
School address
District: Bangor Township Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260390008729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Bangor Township Virtual School grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 260390008729 · Bay City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 5.5:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (864 students)
Bangor Township Virtual School grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bangor Township Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
864 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
608 students
- Bangor West Ce
Bangor West Central School
361 students
- Bangor Lincoln 344
Bangor Lincoln School
344 students
- Bangor Central 332
Bangor Central School
332 students
- This school 182
Bangor Township Virtual School
182 students
What this shows Bangor Township Virtual School reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bangor Township Virtual School compares
Bangor Township Virtual School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 69% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,502
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
African American 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Bangor Township Virtual School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bangor Township Schools reports $11,502 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bangor Township Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bangor West Central School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bangor Lincoln School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bangor Central School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bangor Township Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar other schools in Bay City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bangor Township Virtual School
How many students attend Bangor Township Virtual School?
Bangor Township Virtual School has 182 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bangor Township Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bangor Township Virtual School is 5.5:1, which is 69% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 65% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bangor Township Virtual School?
55.0% of students at Bangor Township Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bangor Township Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Bangor Township Virtual School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Bay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bangor Township Virtual School?
Bangor Township Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bangor Township Virtual School rank among schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bangor Township Virtual School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Bay City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Township Schools?
Besides Bangor Township Virtual School, Bangor Township Schools also operates John Glenn High School (864 students), Christa Mcauliffe Middle School (608 students), and Bangor West Central School (361 students). See the Bangor Township Schools district page for the complete list.