Serving 200 students in grades 9-12, Great Lakes Bay Early College ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Lakes Bay Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Great Lakes Bay Early College's student population of 200 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 233% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Great Lakes Bay Early College ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Lakes Bay Early College is 0.47, 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
#643 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
10%
18%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Lakes Bay Early College's ranking?
Great Lakes Bay Early College is ranked #643 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Great Lakes Bay Early College?
200 students attend Great Lakes Bay Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Great Lakes Bay Early College students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Lakes Bay Early College?
Great Lakes Bay Early College has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Great Lakes Bay Early College offer ?
Great Lakes Bay Early College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Lakes Bay Early College part of?
Great Lakes Bay Early College is part of Saginaw Independent School District.
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