Bay City Central High School is a high school located at 1624 Columbus Avenue, Bay City, Michigan, United States, and a part of Bay City Public Schools. Its mascot is the wolf, and its colors are purple and gold.
Serving 921 students in grades 9-12, Bay City Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay City Central High School's student population of 921 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
921 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
Campus Size
25 acres
School Rankings
Bay City Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay City Central High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1940 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
65%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolves
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay City Central High School's ranking?
Bay City Central High School is ranked #1940 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bay City Central High School often compared to?
Bay City Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay City Western High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay City Central High School?
The graduation rate of Bay City Central High School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bay City Central High School?
921 students attend Bay City Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bay City Central High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay City Central High School?
Bay City Central High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bay City Central High School offer ?
Bay City Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bay City Central High School part of?
Bay City Central High School is part of Bay City School District.
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