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Bay City School District

Michigan · Public School District
13
Schools
6,385
Students
$15,225
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
58.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
88.8%
Graduation Rate
+2.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bay City School District is a public school district in Michigan serving 6,385 students across 13 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,225 is near the national average for a US public school district. 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Handy Middle School06–08685
Western Middle School06–08726
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bay City Adult EducationCTP09–1262
Bay City Central High School09–121,033
Bay City Eastern High School09–12116
Bay City Western High School09–121,102
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,225Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
20%
State
61.2%
Local (property tax)
20.2%
Federal
18.7%

State funding accounts for 61% 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
13
Schools
6,385
Students
58%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.8%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bay City School District?
Bay City School District has 13 public schools, serving a total of 6,385 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bay City School District?
The graduation rate is 88.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bay City School District spend per student?
Bay City School District spends $15,225 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bay City School District?
58% of students in Bay City School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bay City School District?
No, Bay City School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bay City School District serve?
Bay City School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bay City School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bay City School District is 43/100. 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.