- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bay City, MI
Bay City Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Bay City Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260426004094
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay City Central High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay City Central High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay City Central High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Bay City, MI.
School address
District: Bay City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260426004094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Bay City Central High School held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.3 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 260426004094 · Bay City, MI High · MID · TRAD
921 enr · 15.9:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay City Western High School (1,009 students)
Bay City Central High School held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.3 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bay City Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bay City Weste
Bay City Western High School
1,009 students
- This school
Bay City Central High School
921 students
- Western Middle
Western Middle School
681 students
- Handy Middle S
Handy Middle School
598 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary School
474 students
- Kolb Elementar
Kolb Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Bay City Central High School reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay City Central High School compares
Bay City Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.6%
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
$15,093
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Bay City Central High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay City School District reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay City Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Western High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Handy Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kolb Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay City Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~921 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay City Central High School
How many students attend Bay City Central High School?
Bay City Central High School has 921 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,033 (2022-23) → 989 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay City Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay City Central High School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Bay City Central High School?
60.6% of students at Bay City Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay City Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Bay City Central High School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Bay City, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay City Central High School?
Bay City Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bay City Central High School rank among high schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay City Central High School ranks #2 of 4 high 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 high schools in Bay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay City School District?
Besides Bay City Central High School, Bay City School District also operates Bay City Western High School (1,009 students), Western Middle School (681 students), and Handy Middle School (598 students). See the Bay City School District district page for the complete list.