Bay-Arenac Community High School

Bay-Arenac Community High School is an active, independent public charter school district headquartered at 805 Langstaff Street in Essexville, Michigan. Situated within a small suburban setting in the greater Bay City metropolitan area, the district operates a single campus dedicated exclusively to high school education, serving students from 9th through 12th grade. By concentrating its mission solely on the high school experience, the district fosters a focused academic environment for its enrollment of 180 students, helping young adults navigate their pivotal secondary years and prepare for post-secondary education or entering the workforce.

The district’s student body reflects a balanced demographic, including 89 female and 91 male scholars distributed across all four high school grade levels. Bay-Arenac Community High School stands out for its strong instructional staffing and dedicated support infrastructure, employing a total staff of over 37 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This includes more than 19 FTE teachers and over 18 FTE support staff, resulting in an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of under 10 to 1. For parents, prospective students, and education researchers, this favorable staffing context highlights the district’s commitment to providing individualized attention, robust support services, and a close-knit learning community.