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Bay-Arenac Independent School District

4228 2 Mile Rd
Bay City, MI 48706-2324

Bottom 50%

Tel: (989) 686-4410

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Bay-Arenac Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Overview

This School District

This State (MI)

# Schools

4 Schools

3,508 Schools

# Students

155 Students

1,376,286 Students

# Teachers

21 Teachers

82,375 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
Kind	5	125
1	6	114
2	7	116
3	9	113
4	7	115
5	11	114
6	7	115
7	8	116
8	14	116
9	16	129
10	7	127
11	6	124
12	9	123
Grade Not Listed	43	4

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District Rank

Bay-Arenac Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MI)

#628 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District
2023	#628
2022	#598
2021	#547
2019	#475
2018	#337
2017	#420
2016	#62
2015	#75
2014	#104
2013	#19
2012	#2

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15%

35%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2023	15%	35%
2022	17%	34%
2021	22%	36%
2019	27%	40%
2018	32%	37%
2017	32%	39%
2016	57%	38%
2015	57%	37%
2014	72%	41%
2013	72%	41%
2012	82%	37%

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30-39%

45%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2022	34%	45%
2021	37%	48%
2019	47%	49%
2018	32%	43%
2017	47%	49%
2016	67%	50%
2015	62%	49%
2014	72%	67%
2013	82%	65%
2012	87%	64%
2011	92%	80%

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21-39%

38%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2022	30%	38%
2021	30%	23%

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(21-22)

<50%

81%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2022	50%	81%
2021	20%	84%
2020	20%	86%
2019	50%	85%
2018	50%	85%
2017	50%	85%
2016	20%	85%
2015	20%	85%
2014	50%	84%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.27

0.56

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2023	0.28	0.55
2022	0.23	0.55
2021	0.23	0.54
2020	0.22	0.53
2019	0.22	0.53
2018	0.22	0.53
2017	0.22	0.53
2016	0.20	0.52
2015	0.16	0.50
2014	0.19	0.50
2013	0.17	0.49
2012	0.15	0.49
2011	0.15	0.48
2010	0.19	0.47
2009	0.15	0.46
2008	0.14	0.46
1996	0.19	0.39

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% American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2023	3%	1%
2022	1%	1%
2021	1%	1%
2018	1%	1%
2017	1%	1%
2016	1%	2%
2015	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%
2010	1%	2%
1992	1%	1%

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% Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2022)
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2014	1%	3%
2010	3%	3%
2009	3%	3%
2008	3%	3%
1996	1%	2%

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% Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2023	7%	9%
2022	6%	9%
2021	6%	8%
2020	5%	8%
2019	5%	8%
2018	5%	8%
2017	5%	8%
2016	3%	7%
2015	4%	7%
2014	4%	7%
2013	1%	6%
2012	4%	6%
2011	5%	6%
2010	4%	5%
2009	3%	5%
2008	3%	5%
1996	5%	3%

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% Black

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2023	5%	18%
2022	4%	18%
2021	3%	18%
2020	5%	18%
2019	5%	18%
2018	6%	18%
2017	6%	18%
2016	5%	18%
2015	3%	18%
2014	5%	18%
2013	4%	18%
2012	4%	19%
2011	2%	19%
2010	3%	20%
2009	2%	20%
2008	1%	20%
1996	5%	18%

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% White

85%

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2023	84%	64%
2022	87%	64%
2021	88%	65%
2020	88%	66%
2019	88%	66%
2018	88%	66%
2017	88%	66%
2016	90%	67%
2015	91%	68%
2014	89%	69%
2013	91%	69%
2012	92%	69%
2011	92%	70%
2010	89%	70%
2009	92%	71%
2008	93%	71%
2005	100%	72%
2003	100%	72%
1996	89%	76%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2023	1%	5%
2022	1%	5%
2021	1%	5%
2020	2%	4%
2019	2%	4%
2016	1%	3%
2015	1%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $292,845 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $261,368 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MI)

Total Revenue

$45 MM

$25,476 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2023	$45 MM	$12 MM
2022	$43 MM	$11 MM
2021	$45 MM	$12 MM
2020	$43 MM	$11 MM
2019	$42 MM	$11 MM
2018	$40 MM	$10 MM
2017	$41 MM	$10 MM
2016	$41 MM	$10 MM
2015	$37 MM	$11 MM
2014	$38 MM	$10 MM
2012	$36 MM	$10 MM
2011	$38 MM	$11 MM
2010	$37 MM	$11 MM
2009	$33 MM	$11 MM
2008	$34 MM	$11 MM
2007	$32 MM	$10 MM
2006	$33 MM	$10 MM
2005	$30 MM	$10 MM
2004	$29 MM	$10 MM
2003	$26 MM	$10 MM
2002	$24 MM	$10 MM
2001	$24 MM	$10 MM
2000	$25 MM	$9 MM
1999	$25 MM	$9 MM
1998	$23 MM	$10 MM
1997	$20 MM	$10 MM
1996	$19 MM	$10 MM
1995	$19 MM	$10 MM

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Spending

$41 MM

$24,351 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2023	$41 MM	$11 MM
2022	$37 MM	$11 MM
2021	$41 MM	$11 MM
2020	$37 MM	$11 MM
2019	$37 MM	$10 MM
2018	$38 MM	$10 MM
2017	$34 MM	$10 MM
2016	$35 MM	$10 MM
2015	$35 MM	$11 MM
2014	$36 MM	$9 MM
2012	$34 MM	$10 MM
2011	$32 MM	$10 MM
2010	$35 MM	$11 MM
2009	$34 MM	$11 MM
2008	$37 MM	$11 MM
2007	$33 MM	$11 MM
2006	$31 MM	$11 MM
2005	$29 MM	$10 MM
2004	$28 MM	$11 MM
2003	$20 MM	$11 MM
2002	$27 MM	$10 MM
2001	$25 MM	$10 MM
2000	$25 MM	$9 MM
1999	$25 MM	$10 MM
1998	$22 MM	$10 MM
1997	$20 MM	$10 MM
1996	$19 MM	$10 MM
1995	$20 MM	$10 MM

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Revenue / Student

$292,845

$18,510

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2023	$321,922	$16,123
2022	$210,922	$14,589
2021	$238,900	$15,927
2020	$210,922	$14,589
2019	$210,612	$14,099
2018	$190,599	$14,094
2017	$154,113	$13,305
2016	$157,096	$13,102
2015	$142,698	$11,681
2014	$66,748	$12,204
2012	$63,211	$12,235
2011	$126,264	$12,684
2010	$135,460	$11,681
2009	$110,475	$11,537
2008	$108,330	$11,222
2007	$135,915	$10,819
2006	$111,916	$9,793
2005	$102,818	$9,706
2004	$107,153	$9,471
2003	$77,542	$9,243
1992	$44,648	$5,111

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Spending / Student

$261,368

$17,693

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Bay-Arenac Independent School District	Michigan
2023	$287,319	$15,270
2022	$181,272	$14,302
2021	$213,221	$15,085
2020	$181,272	$14,302
2019	$184,542	$13,858
2018	$178,113	$13,691
2017	$126,887	$13,192
2016	$133,773	$12,965
2015	$135,103	$11,849
2014	$63,501	$12,085
2012	$59,519	$12,141
2011	$108,124	$12,422
2010	$128,250	$11,849
2009	$111,485	$11,612
2008	$115,774	$11,334
2007	$140,055	$10,901
2006	$103,443	$10,200
2005	$100,192	$9,852
2004	$104,396	$9,880
2003	$60,919	$9,552
1992	$41,438	$5,102

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Best Bay-Arenac Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Llcarenac Campus

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

2032 Pine River Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-9510

Gr: PK-12

Rank: #22.

Llcbay Campus

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1435 W Center Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510

Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #33.

Isdlocal Programs

Special Education School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

4228 2 Mile Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 667-3276

Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: n/an/a

Detention Center

Special Education School

Add to Compare

520 W Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 667-3209

Gr: 3-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bay-Arenac Independent School District?

Bay-Arenac Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 155 students.

What is the rank of Bay-Arenac Independent School District?

Bay-Arenac Independent School District is ranked #652 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Bay-Arenac Independent School District?

85% of Bay-Arenac Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Bay-Arenac Independent School District?

Bay-Arenac Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What is Bay-Arenac Independent School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $261,368 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 155 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
: Bottom 50%
: 15% (Btm 50%)
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education