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Anchor Bay School District

Michigan · Public School District
11
Schools
5,347
Students
$13,993
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
30.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Anchor Bay School District is a public school district in Michigan serving 5,347 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,993 is near the national average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anchor Bay Middle School North06–08705
Anchor Bay Middle School South06–08480
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anchor Bay High School09–121,833
Compass Pointe09–1224
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,993Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
33%
State
59.6%
Local (property tax)
32.8%
Federal
7.6%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,347
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anchor Bay School District?
Anchor Bay School District has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,347 students.
What is the graduation rate for Anchor Bay School District?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Anchor Bay School District spend per student?
Anchor Bay School District spends $13,993 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Anchor Bay School District?
30% of students in Anchor Bay School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Anchor Bay School District?
No, Anchor Bay School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Anchor Bay School District serve?
Anchor Bay School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Anchor Bay School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Anchor Bay School District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.