- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bay City, MI
Bay City Eastern High School
Federal NCES profile for Bay City Eastern High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260426000800
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay City Eastern High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay City Eastern High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay City Eastern High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Bay City, MI.
School address
District: Bay City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260426000800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Bay City Eastern High School grew from 116 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 260426000800 · Bay City, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 17.1:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay City Western High School (1,009 students)
Bay City Eastern High School grew from 116 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bay City Eastern 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
- Bay City Centr
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
- This school 137
Bay City Eastern High School
137 students
What this shows Bay City Eastern High School reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay City Eastern High School compares
Bay City Eastern High 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 137 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 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Bay City Eastern High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Eastern High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay City Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Handy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay City Eastern High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay City Eastern High School
How many students attend Bay City Eastern High School?
Bay City Eastern High School has 137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay City Eastern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay City Eastern High School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Eastern High School?
79.3% of students at Bay City Eastern 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 Eastern High School?
The largest demographic group at Bay City Eastern High School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Bay City, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay City Eastern High School?
Bay City Eastern High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bay City Eastern High School rank among high schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay City Eastern High School ranks #1 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 Eastern High School, Bay City School District also operates Bay City Western High School (1,009 students), Bay City Central High School (921 students), and Western Middle School (681 students). See the Bay City School District district page for the complete list.