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Bay City Adult EducationCTP

4155 MONITOR RD, BAY CITY, MI 48706Bay City School District →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
62
Students
Total enrolled
25%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 71% vs nat'l
$15,225
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 62 students in grades 09–12 in BAY CITY, Michigan.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,225 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bay City Adult EducationCTP is a small high in BAY CITY, Michigan, serving grades 09–12 with 62 students. The district invests $15,225 per student — close to the national average of $14,347. About 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 25% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Bay City Adult EducationCTP

62
Total Students
—
Student:Teacher
71%
Free Lunch
0
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution35 male · 27 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility71%
National avg 52% · 44 students
Student Composition
77%
11%
Asian2%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black6%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 260426002049

Academic Outcomes at Bay City Adult EducationCTP

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
LT50
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
25%
State avg
81%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 26th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48706

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,225Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,225
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,699
Student Support$2,893
Administration$1,827
Operations$2,284
Other$1,522
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,225 spent per student, an estimated $6,745 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
20%
State government
61.2%
Local (property tax)
20.2%
Federal programs
18.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 25% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Kolb Elementary SchoolAuburn Elementary SchoolHampton Elementary SchoolWashington Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Western Middle SchoolHandy Middle School
↓
High School
Bay City Western High SchoolBay City Central High SchoolBay City Eastern High School
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBay County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBay City School District →
Phone: (989)686-4770
NCES ID: 260426002049
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BAY CITY seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Bay City School District
High
Bay City Western High School
1,102 students · 09–12
● 43 opp29% FRL
High
Bay City Central High School
1,033 students · 09–12
● 44 opp64% FRL
Mid
Western Middle School
726 students · 06–08
● 43 opp36% FRL
Mid
Handy Middle School
685 students · 06–08
● 40 opp79% FRL
Elem
Kolb Elementary School
477 students · PK–05
● 40 opp72% FRL
Elem
Auburn Elementary School
474 students · KG–05
● 43 opp46% FRL
Elem
Hampton Elementary School
405 students · PK–05
● 44 opp67% FRL
Elem
Washington Elementary School
395 students · PK–05
● 44 opp93% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4155 MONITOR RD, BAY CITY, MI 48706
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.