A
Very Good
90/100

Bay City Western High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 500 W MIDLAND RD, Auburn, MI 48611
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 68% · Math 42% proficient · 80th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
A+
96% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
1,033
Students
enrolled
22.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%80/100reading 85th percentile, math 75th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%89/10096% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency68% (+22 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+6 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate96% (+23 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%42%reading +8 pts, math +1 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income45%25%reading +7 pts, math +3 pts57th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 W MIDLAND RD
City Auburn
ZIP Code 48611
District 2604260
NCES School ID 260426004113
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48611

Understanding the community around Bay City Western High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,488
Per Capita Income $40,224
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%
High School or Higher 97.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $156,800
Median Rent $852
Owner-Occupied 82.3%
Renter-Occupied 17.7%
View full data for ZIP 48611 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bay City Western High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.4%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Black 0.6%
Asian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,033
Teachers (FTE) 45.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bay City Western High School?
Bay City Western High School has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bay City Western High School?
Bay City Western High School has 1,033 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.9:1.
What grades does Bay City Western High School serve?
Bay City Western High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bay City Western High School receive per student?
Bay City Western High School receives $15,225 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bay City Western High School in 48611 ▼
Avg Home Value
$241,153
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1-Year Change
+11.3%
% Renters
17.7%

Other Schools in 48611

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026