Bay City Central High School

Bay City Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1624 Columbus Ave,  Bay City, MI
Bay City School District
3.9
4.8
989 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Timothy Marciniak
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
15
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
15
Math
14
English
15
Reading
16
Science
15
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
47%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
391:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
68.7%
Hispanic
14.8%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Saginaw Valley State University 217 Students
Central Michigan University 180 Students
Delta College - Michigan 162 Students
Michigan State University 151 Students
Ferris State University 110 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 106 Students
Grand Valley State University 73 Students
Northern Michigan University 67 Students
Wayne State University 63 Students
Western Michigan University 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 37 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 27 Students
Nursing 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 16 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Dental Hygiene 15 Students
Education 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 200 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/11/2023
I think central high school can definitely make some improvements especially with the students safety.
4.0 Senior
5/31/2023
My experience at Central was amazing. I loved the teachers and the students there. Everyone was nice and helpful. I've learned a lot from the 4 years that I have attended BCC. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
5.0 Senior
1/23/2023
I have loved every year I've been at Bay City Central High School, and I am proud to be graduating from this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 20 Reviews
5.0 other
9/6/2022
Great school to go to for your student
5.0 parent
9/2/2022
Bay City Central is a great school in a great community. The whole child is the focus. If you are looking for a wonderful high school BCC is the place to go. Mr. Marciniak and the staff have created a family-oriented school so every child can have advantages and support when needed.
5.0 other
9/2/2022
I went to Bay City Central from 2013-2017. The teachers I had were incredibly supportive. My teachers were always willing to spend the time to answer questions I had or go over material I was struggling with. They would connect me to resources or let us know about opportunities we could apply for. I...
5.0 other
9/2/2022
I attended Bay city central from 2016-2020. I loved all 4 years! All of the teachers and staff as a whole really care about their job and make it their mission to improve every student they see! Very thankful to have attended BCC!

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Bay City Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bay City, MI, in the Bay City neighborhood, and is served by the Bay City School District in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 989 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Bay City Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.28, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 15. The average home value in this area is $139,612. Discover additional schools in the area, like Living and Learning Center - Bay Campus, Bay City Eastern High School, Garber High School, and more. Learn more about what Bay City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bay City Central High School.

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