Bayarenac Community High School

805 Langstaff St
Essexville, MI 48732
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 172 students in grades 9-12, Bayarenac Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bayarenac Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bayarenac Community High School's student population of 172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
172 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Bayarenac Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayarenac Community High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2419 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bayarenac Community High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bayarenac Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bayarenac Community High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bayarenac Community High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bayarenac Community High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bayarenac Community High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bayarenac Community High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bayarenac Community High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bayarenac Community High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bayarenac Community High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bayarenac Community High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Bayarenac Community High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
50-59%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bayarenac Community High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bayarenac Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bayarenac Community High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bayarenac Community High School's ranking?
Bayarenac Community High School is ranked #2419 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayarenac Community High School?
The graduation rate of Bayarenac Community High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bayarenac Community High School?
172 students attend Bayarenac Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bayarenac Community High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayarenac Community High School?
Bayarenac Community High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bayarenac Community High School offer ?
Bayarenac Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bayarenac Community High School part of?
Bayarenac Community High School is part of Bay-Arenac Community High School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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