Bangor High School in Bangor, MI

At a glance

Reported students

264

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

15.92

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

48th percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

268

Bangor High School: 264 reported students.

State peer staffing position

38th percentile

16.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 278
Teachers (FTE): 17.66
Student–teacher ratio: 15.7:1

What the reported data says about Bangor High School

Bangor High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bangor. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren). NCES reports 264 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (44.7%) and White (42.8%). English learners represent 19.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bangor High School

1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 19.4%
Students with disabilities: 12.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 59.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White42.8%
Hispanic44.7%
Black4.2%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

2 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bangor Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

272 reported students

South Walnut Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

341 reported students

Bangor Career Academy

Other · Grades KG–12

74 reported students

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Public schools near Bangor High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Lawrence JrSr High School High · Lawrence Public Schools	07–12	179	6.9 mi
Hartford High School High · Hartford Public Schools	09–12	379	7 mi
Hartford Alternative Education High · Hartford Public Schools	06–12	122	7 mi
Covert High School High · Covert Public Schools	09–12	101	7.2 mi
Van Buren Tech High · Van Buren ISD	11–12	0	7.6 mi
South Haven Alliance Campus SHAC High · South Haven Public Schools	08–12	44	9.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Bangor High School

What grades does Bangor High School serve?

Bangor High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren).

How many students attend Bangor High School?

Bangor High School reported 264 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 278 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bangor High School?

The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 264 students and 15.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bangor High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bangor High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bangor High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

59.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bangor High School in?

Bangor High School is part of Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren), based in Bangor, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bangor High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lawrence JrSr High School (6.9 mi), Hartford High School (7 mi), Hartford Alternative Education (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.