Enrollment
180
High
STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BAY-ARENAC COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL·NCES 260006700463
BayArenac Community High School
805 LANGSTAFF ST, ESSEXVILLE, MI 48732 · (989) 893-8811 · Bay County
GRADES 09–12HIGH23-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL180 STUDENTS
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Student : Teacher
18.8:1
10 FTE teachers
STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
155 students
STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 28 | 16% |
| Grade 10 | 51 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 45 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 56 | 31% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Where BayArenac Community High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Bay County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 180 | #569 of 844 | #7 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 86.1% | #51 of 654 | #2 of 8 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
180
+51 (+40%) vs 2020
+49% since 2000-01, when it was 121
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
was 21.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 180 | 9.6 | 18.8:1 | 86% (155) |
| 2023-24 | 188 | 11 | 17.1:1 | 85% (160) |
| 2022-23 | 172 | 10 | 17.2:1 | 90% (155) |
| 2020-21 | 129 | 6 | 21.5:1 | 75% (97) |
| 2017-18 | 144 | 5.5 | 26.2:1 | 78% (112) |
| 2015-16 | 185 | 6 | 30.8:1 | 53% (98) |
| 2010-11 | 149 | 5 | 29.8:1 | 54% (81) |
| 2000-01 | 121 | 7 | 17.3:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BayArenac Community High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 25% (144 to 180); teachers up 74% (5.5 to 9.6).
About BayArenac Community High School
BayArenac Community High School serves students in ESSEXVILLE, Michigan, as a small high school. Students in grades 9 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 180 students. The average among high schools in Michigan is roughly 460 students; this school is 61% smaller than that.
Bay-Arenac Community High School operates BayArenac Community High School.
BayArenac Community High School is 74% White by enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 13% Hispanic, 8% Black, and 3% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Bay County's population at about 91%. BayArenac Community High School's diversity index is 42%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school has about 18.8 students per teacher and 9.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan. About 86% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Bay County report 55%.
In the county around the school, Bay County, the median household income is $61,763, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 34 public schools in Bay County, enrolling about 12,525 students in all.
Nearby, Cramer Junior High School is about 0.4 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
The federal government classifies BayArenac Community High School's location as Suburb: Small. This is a charter school, which is a tuition-free public school operating under a charter.
Enrollment at BayArenac Community High School climbed 40% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 129 to 180 students. The ratio was 21.5:1 in 2020-21 and 18.8:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for BayArenac Community High School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Bay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
103,008
Census ACS
Median income
$61,763
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
12,525 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ESSEXVILLE
- Garber High SchoolHigh · 489 students
- Cramer Junior High SchoolMiddle · 484 students
- Verellen Elementary SchoolElementary · 314 students
- WR Bush Elementary SchoolElementary · 236 students
- LLCBay CampusCombined · 44 students
- Detention CenterCombined · 11 students
Nearby schools
- Cramer Junior High School0.4 mi · 484
- Garber High School0.5 mi · 489
- WR Bush Elementary School0.8 mi · 236
- LLCBay Campus1.4 mi · 44
- Bay City Eastern High School1.4 mi · 137
- Verellen Elementary School1.8 mi · 314
Frequently asked questions
About BayArenac Community High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at BayArenac Community High School?
BayArenac Community High School enrolls approximately 180 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does BayArenac Community High School serve?
BayArenac Community High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at BayArenac Community High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at BayArenac Community High School is approximately 18.8:1 (10 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at BayArenac Community High School?
At BayArenac Community High School, the student body is approximately 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees BayArenac Community High School?
BayArenac Community High School is overseen by Bay-Arenac Community High School in Bay County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.