Bay City High School is a public high school located on Texas State Highway 35 on the western edge of Bay City, Texas, United States.
Serving 1,042 students in grades 9-12, Bay City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,042 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bay City High School's student population of 1,042 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,042 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bay City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay City High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6260 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
69%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
16%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blackcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay City High School's ranking?
Bay City High School is ranked #6260 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bay City High School often compared to?
Bay City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tidehaven High School, Van Vleck High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay City High School?
The graduation rate of Bay City High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bay City High School?
1,042 students attend Bay City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bay City High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay City High School?
Bay City High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay City High School offer ?
Bay City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bay City High School part of?
Bay City High School is part of Bay City Independent School District.
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