Anchor Bay High School

www.anchorbay.misd.net/schools/high-school/

1,740 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Anchor Bay High School, located in Ira, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Anchor Bay School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and diverse extracurricular opportunities. Its mission centers on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military, by focusing on critical thinking, character development, and academic achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Anchor Bay High School offers a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts opportunities, which are integral to the school’s campus culture and student engagement. The facility itself provides students with modern resources designed to support evolving learning needs. By maintaining strong connections with the surrounding community and the Macomb Intermediate School District, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become responsible, productive citizens.

1,740

Total Students

80.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anchor Bay High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,528
Hispanic	58
Black	66
Asian	13
Two or More	65
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,528 (87.8%)
Black
66 (3.8%)
Two or More
65 (3.7%)
Hispanic
58 (3.3%)
Asian
13 (0.7%)
American Indian
9 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Anchor Bay School District
Phone:	(586)648-2525
Website:	http://www.anchorbay.misd.net/schools/high-school/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 9 436

Grade 10 397

Grade 11 435

Grade 12 472