- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Auburn, MI
Bay City Western High School
Federal NCES profile for Bay City Western High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260426004113
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay City Western High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay City Western High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay City Western High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Auburn, MI.
School address
District: Bay City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260426004113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Bay City Western High School shrank from 1,102 students in 2022-23 to 1,033 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 260426004113 · Auburn, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,009 enr · 21:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay City Central High School (921 students)
Bay City Western High School shrank from 1,102 students in 2022-23 to 1,033 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bay City Western High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Kolb Elementar
Kolb Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Bay City Western High School reports 1,009 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay City Western High School compares
Bay City Western High School is a shrinking 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,009
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.5%
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 336 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.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Bay City Western High School is less 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 Western High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Handy Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kolb Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay City Western 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 (~1,009 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bay City Western High School
How many students attend Bay City Western High School?
Bay City Western High School has 1,009 students enrolled. It is a high school in Auburn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,102 (2022-23) → 1,033 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay City Western High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay City Western High School is 21:1, which is 20% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bay City Western High School?
26.0% of students at Bay City Western 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 Western High School?
The largest demographic group at Bay City Western High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Auburn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay City Western High School?
Bay City Western High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Western High School rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay City Western High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Auburn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bay City School District?
Besides Bay City Western High School, Bay City School District also operates Bay City Central High School (921 students), Western Middle School (681 students), and Handy Middle School (598 students). See the Bay City School District district page for the complete list.