Enrollment
200
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 268093008290
Great Lakes Bay Early College — Univ Ctr, MI
Federal NCES profile for Great Lakes Bay Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 73
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Saginaw Isd · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Great Lakes Bay Early College compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Great Lakes Bay Early College reports 200 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 63% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 58% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% below the Michigan average and 48% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Great Lakes Bay Early College compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.7:1 | ▼ 63% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
— 63% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 200 Top 25% in Michigan — larger than 75% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 6.7:1 -63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.9% -50% vs state
NCES ID 268093008290
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Great Lakes Bay Early College
How many students attend Great Lakes Bay Early College?
Great Lakes Bay Early College has 200 students enrolled. It is a high school in UNIV CTR, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Bay Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Bay Early College is 6.7:1, which is 63% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 58% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Great Lakes Bay Early College?
26.9% of students at Great Lakes Bay Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Lakes Bay Early College?
The largest demographic group at Great Lakes Bay Early College is White at 71.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in UNIV CTR, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Lakes Bay Early College?
Great Lakes Bay Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.