For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,094 students in Bay City, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bay City, MI are John Glenn High School, State Street Academy and Bay City Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay City, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Bay City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Bay City, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John Glenn High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Bay City, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Glenn High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Kiesel Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-7510
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-7510
Gr: 9-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
State Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 State St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6484
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6484
Gr: PK-11 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Bay City Central High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1624 Columbus Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-9541
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-9541
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Bay City Academy Farragut Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Farragut St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Gr: PK-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Isdlocal Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4228 2 Mile Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 667-3276
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 667-3276
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Bay City Eastern High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Woodside Ln
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
North Central Academy Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5055 Corey Rd
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 584-2080
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 584-2080
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Bay City Adult Educationctp
Alternative School
4155 Monitor Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-4770
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-4770
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bay City, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bay City, MI include John Glenn High School, State Street Academy and Bay City Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bay City?
9 public high schools are located in Bay City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay City?
Bay City public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Bay City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bay City include: Bay City Academy Farragut Campus vs. State Street Academy, State Street Academy vs. Bay City Academy Farragut Campus
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