For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 539 students in Bay City Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bay City Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
539 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bay City Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#613 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
5%
18%
% White
75%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,623 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,332 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,623
$18,512
Spending / Student
$8,332
$17,694
Best Bay City Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay City Academy Farragut Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Farragut St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Gr: PK-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
North Central Academy Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5055 Corey Rd
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 584-2080
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 584-2080
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bay City Academy School District?
Bay City Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 539 students.
What is the rank of Bay City Academy School District?
Bay City Academy School District is ranked #613 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay City Academy School District?
75% of Bay City Academy School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bay City Academy School District?
Bay City Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bay City Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,332 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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