District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
6,030
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$15,093
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$9,673
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Bay City School District
Bay City School District operates 13 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in BAY CITY, Michigan. NCES reports 6,030 students and 373.48 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 39 of 880 Michigan districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $15,093 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,673 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 325 of 862 districts in Michigan. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 13.8%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 373.48
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $96,367,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Bay City School District location
BAY CITY, Michigan · 43.6069, -83.9107. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.6%
- Hispanic12.3%
- Black3.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in Bay City School District
13 current directory entries
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Showing 13 of 13 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Elementary School | Elementary | KG–05 | 474 | 19:1 |
| Bay City Adult EducationCTP | High | 09–12 | 65 | — |
| Bay City Central High School | High | 09–12 | 921 | 17:1 |
| Bay City Eastern High School | High | 09–12 | 137 | 13.7:1 |
| Bay City Western High School | High | 09–12 | 1,009 | 23.5:1 |
| Hampton Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 399 | 16.6:1 |
| Handy Middle School | Middle | 06–08 | 598 | 13.7:1 |
| Kolb Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 451 | 13.9:1 |
| MacGregor Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 290 | 11.4:1 |
| Mackensen Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 265 | 14.6:1 |
| McAlearSawden Elem School | Elementary | PK–05 | 378 | 14.5:1 |
| Washington Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 362 | 12.1:1 |
| Western Middle School | Middle | 06–08 | 681 | 17.7:1 |