Bay City Western High School

www.bcschools.net

1,009 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bay City Western High School, located in Auburn, Michigan, is a prominent secondary institution within the Bay City Public Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and fostering a supportive learning environment. The campus serves as a central hub for educational activities, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and diverse career pathways.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bay City Western is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, which includes a wide range of athletic programs, student clubs, and performing arts opportunities. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern global society. For more detailed information regarding school policies, events, and academic calendars, you can visit their official website at http://www.bcschools.net.

1,009

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bay City Western High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	901
Hispanic	51
Black	9
Asian	13
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
901 (89.3%)
Hispanic
51 (5.1%)
Two or More
34 (3.4%)
Asian
13 (1.3%)
Black
9 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bay City School District
Phone:	(989)662-4481
Website:	http://www.bcschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,009
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 259

Grade 10 247

Grade 11 235

Grade 12 268