At a glance
Reported students
205
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
205
Blue Water Middle College Academy: 205 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
11.8:1 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)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Blue Water Middle College Academy
Blue Water Middle College Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Port Huron. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Blue Water Middle College. NCES reports 205 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, below 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 White (91.2%) and multiracial (3.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Blue Water Middle College Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.35 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.2%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
Public schools near Blue Water Middle College Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron Schools Adult Learning Center High · Port Huron Area School District | 06–12 | 10 | 0.8 mi |
| Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy High · Port Huron Area School District | 10–12 | 141 | 1.1 mi |
| Port Huron High School High · Port Huron Area School District | 09–12 | 988 | 1.2 mi |
| Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County High · Charter · Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County | 06–12 | 187 | 2.1 mi |
| Port Huron Northern High School High · Port Huron Area School District | 09–12 | 1,089 | 3.3 mi |
| St Clair County Intervention Academy High · Charter · St. Clair County Intervention Academy | 06–12 | 34 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Blue Water Middle College Academy
What grades does Blue Water Middle College Academy serve?
Blue Water Middle College Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Blue Water Middle College.
How many students attend Blue Water Middle College Academy?
Blue Water Middle College Academy reported 205 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 278 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Blue Water Middle College Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 205 students and 17.35 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 Blue Water Middle College Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Blue Water Middle College Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Blue Water Middle College Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Blue Water Middle College Academy in?
Blue Water Middle College Academy is part of Blue Water Middle College, based in Port Huron, MI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Blue Water Middle College Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Port Huron Schools Adult Learning Center (0.8 mi), Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy (1.1 mi), Port Huron High School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.