Serving 182 students in grades 10-12, Great Lakes Bay Early College ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Lakes Bay Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Great Lakes Bay Early College's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 366% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Great Lakes Bay Early College ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Lakes Bay Early College is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
76%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Lakes Bay Early College's ranking?
Great Lakes Bay Early College is ranked #195 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Great Lakes Bay Early College?
182 students attend Great Lakes Bay Early College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Great Lakes Bay Early College students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Lakes Bay Early College?
Great Lakes Bay Early College has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Lakes Bay Early College offer ?
Great Lakes Bay Early College offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Great Lakes Bay Early College part of?
Great Lakes Bay Early College is part of Saginaw Independent School District.
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