Anchor Bay High School is a four-year secondary school located in Fair Haven, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Anchor Bay School District.
Serving 1,777 students in grades 9-12, Anchor Bay High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anchor Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Anchor Bay High School's student population of 1,777 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Anchor Bay High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anchor Bay High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anchor Bay High School's ranking?
Anchor Bay High School is ranked #937 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Anchor Bay High School often compared to?
Anchor Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Algonac Juniorsenior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anchor Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Anchor Bay High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Anchor Bay High School?
1,777 students attend Anchor Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Anchor Bay High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anchor Bay High School?
Anchor Bay High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Anchor Bay High School offer ?
Anchor Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anchor Bay High School part of?
Anchor Bay High School is part of Anchor Bay School District.
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