Bay High School

Summary:

Bay High School is a public high school located in Bay, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 241 students. The school is part of the Bay School District, which is ranked 168 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bay High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 17% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 20.3% compared to the state's 36.4%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.28% to 61.09% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average. However, Bay High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 14.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average.

When comparing Bay High School to nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically compared to its peers. For example, Riverside High School, located just 8 miles away, outperformed Bay High School in most subject areas and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Bay High School's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger. The school ranked 81st out of 282 Arkansas high schools in the 2018-2019 school year, but has since fallen to 213th out of 305 high schools in the 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 700 School St
       Bay, AR  72411


(870) 781-3297

District: Bay School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,310 Help


Feeder schools for Bay High School:

Elementary:    Bay Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
African American:
3.3%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bay High School ranks worse than 82.7% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bay High School ranks worse than 69.8% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), African American (3.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bay High School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bay High School is $9,310.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bay High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bay High School 277th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Bay High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Bay High School 213th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Bay High School in the ranking list.)

Bay School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay School District 168th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bay High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 53.64 106th 208 49.0%
2006 65.44 63rd 206 69.4%
2007 53.74 111th 225 50.7%
2008 50.09 134th 223 39.9%
2009 54.32 124th 240 48.3%
2010 34.61 199th 254 21.7%
2011 33.57 204th 264 22.7%
2012 57.76 132nd 265 50.2%
2013 46.33 166th 278 40.3%
2014 62.70 108th 280 61.4%
2015 54.53 113th 275 58.9%
2016 46.26 176th 312 43.6%
2017 68.71 81st 315 74.3%
2018 49.42 170th 318 46.5%
2019 41.31 210th 319 34.2%
2021 54.07 157th 330 52.4%
2022 36.86 220th 318 30.8%
2023 26.70 264th 330 20.0%
2024 24.58 277th 335 17.3%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bay High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.90 68th 232 70.7%
2007 46.19 124th 258 51.9%
2008 46.42 122nd 256 52.3%
2009 47.31 135th 261 48.3%
2010 32.68 205th 262 21.8%
2011 29.78 208th 266 21.8%
2012 13.06 243rd 266 8.6%
2013 18.46 238th 271 12.2%
2014 41.58 174th 268 35.1%
2015 47.96 99th 267 62.9%
2016 59.77 93rd 269 65.4%
2017 58.94 96th 264 63.6%
2018 48.92 147th 263 44.1%
2019 63.75 81st 282 71.3%
2021 44.05 164th 290 43.4%
2022 49.92 144th 282 48.9%
2023 58.31 113th 295 61.7%
2024 33.89 213th 305 30.2%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Bay High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 277 6 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1989 299 6 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 306
1990 294 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1991 294 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1992 291 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 316 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1994 289 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1995 265 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1996 265 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1997 274 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1998 272 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1999 274 3 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 275 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2001 278 5 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2002 282 9 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2003 282 9 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2004 259 11 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2005 256 10 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2006 255 14 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2007 255 11 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2008 254 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2009 246 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2010 240 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 248
2011 245 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 253
2012 246 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 261
2013 243 6 0 2 0 0 3 0 254
2014 250 5 1 3 0 0 2 0 261
2015 239 5 2 4 0 0 6 0 256
2016 240 4 0 9 0 0 5 0 258
2017 248 2 0 9 1 0 9 0 269
2018 242 6 0 5 1 0 8 0 262
2019 260 4 0 5 1 0 12 0 282
2020 252 11 2 5 0 0 10 0 280
2021 256 8 0 3 0 0 8 0 275
2022 241 7 0 4 0 0 7 0 259
2023 226 8 0 3 0 0 4 0 241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bay High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 16.3 17.6 n/a
1989 306 20.0 15.3 n/a
1990 297 20.0 14.8 16.8
1991 296 15.8 18.7 13.5
1992 294 16.5 17.8 19
1993 320 17.0 18.8 18.1
1994 293 17.2 17.0 17.1
1995 270 17.2 15.7 21.1
1996 270 17.2 15.7 21.1
1997 282 17.6 16.0 18.4
1998 279 17.6 15.9 17.2
1999 288 12.1 23.8 30.6
2000 286 21.0 13.6 37.4
2001 291 25.0 11.6 35.1
2002 297 27.0 11.0 40.1
2003 297 27.0 11.0 40.1
2004 273 19.0 14.4 38.5
2005 274 18.0 15.2 42
2006 274 22.0 12.5 46
2007 269 21.0 12.8 49.8
2008 266 22.0 12.1 41
2009 254 23.0 11.0 42.1
2010 248 28.2 9.5 51.2
2011 253 24.5 10.3 53.4
2012 261 24.5 10.6 52.9
2013 254 25.2 10.0 53.1
2014 261 22.9 11.3 54.8
2015 256 24.0 10.6 52
2016 258 24.0 10.7 57
2017 269 23.6 11.3 23.8
2018 262 20.8 12.5 34.4
2019 282 18.6 15.1 61.7
2020 280 18.6 14.9 62.1
2021 275 19.4 14.1 61.1
2022 259 21.7 11.8 59.5
2023 241 19.4 12.4 52.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bay High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 16.3 17.6 n/a
1989 306 20.0 15.3 n/a
1990 297 20.0 14.8 16.8
1991 296 15.8 18.7 13.5
1992 294 16.5 17.8 19
1993 320 17.0 18.8 18.1
1994 293 17.2 17.0 17.1
1995 270 17.2 15.7 21.1
1996 270 17.2 15.7 21.1
1997 282 17.6 16.0 18.4
1998 279 17.6 15.9 17.2
1999 288 12.1 23.8 30.6
2000 286 21.0 13.6 37.4
2001 291 25.0 11.6 35.1
2002 297 27.0 11.0 40.1
2003 297 27.0 11.0 40.1
2004 273 19.0 14.4 38.5
2005 274 18.0 15.2 42
2006 274 22.0 12.5 46
2007 269 21.0 12.8 49.8
2008 266 22.0 12.1 41
2009 254 23.0 11.0 42.1
2010 248 28.2 9.5 51.2
2011 253 24.5 10.3 53.4
2012 261 24.5 10.6 52.9
2013 254 25.2 10.0 53.1
2014 261 22.9 11.3 54.8
2015 256 24.0 10.6 52
2016 258 24.0 10.7 57
2017 269 23.6 11.3 23.8
2018 262 20.8 12.5 34.4
2019 282 18.6 15.1 61.7
2020 280 18.6 14.9 62.1
2021 275 19.4 14.1 61.1
2022 259 21.7 11.8 59.5
2023 241 19.4 12.4 52.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bay High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $877 (9.4%) $8,432 (90.6%) $9,310

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bay High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 264th of 330 Middle schools
 14.2%
Ranks 81st of 282 High schoolsRanks 113th of 295 High schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Bay High School)68.986.8
 17.9%
   7th Grade English (Bay School District)68.986.8
 17.9%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Bay High School)35.639.4
 3.8%
   7th Grade Math (Bay School District)35.639.4
 3.8%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Bay High School)42.323.7
 18.6%
   7th Grade Science (Bay School District)42.323.7
 18.6%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Bay High School)33.413.1
 20.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Bay School District)33.413.1
 20.3%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Bay High School)77.157.5
 19.6%
   8th Grade English (Bay School District)77.157.5
 19.6%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Bay High School)31.315
 16.3%
   8th Grade Math (Bay School District)31.315
 16.3%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Bay High School)39.615
 24.6%
   8th Grade Science (Bay School District)39.615
 24.6%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Bay High School)5022.5
 27.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Bay School District)5022.5
 27.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Bay High School)7560
 15%
   9th Grade English (Bay School District)7560
 15%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Bay High School)23.227.5
 4.3%
   9th Grade Math (Bay School District)23.227.5
 4.3%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Bay High School)39.335
 4.3%
   9th Grade Science (Bay School District)39.335
 4.3%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Bay High School)39.247.5
 8.3%
   9th Grade Reading (Bay School District)39.247.5
 8.3%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Bay High School)66.663.1
 3.5%
   10th Grade English (Bay School District)66.663.1
 3.5%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Bay High School)16.77.9
 8.8%
   10th Grade Math (Bay School District)16.77.9
 8.8%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Bay High School)36.126.3
 9.8%
   10th Grade Science (Bay School District)36.126.3
 9.8%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Bay High School)44.431.6
 12.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Bay School District)44.431.6
 12.8%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bay High School)13.36.8
 6.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Bay School District)13.36.8
 6.5%
11th Grade English (Bay High School)66.736.4
 30.3%
   11th Grade English (Bay School District)66.736.4
 30.3%
11th Grade Reading (Bay High School)43.320.5
 22.8%
   11th Grade Reading (Bay School District)43.320.5
 22.8%
11th Grade Science (Bay High School)23.313.6
 9.7%
   11th Grade Science (Bay School District)23.313.6
 9.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students282241
 14.5%
African American48
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White260226
 13.1%
Two or More Races124
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.7%52.3%
 9.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay High School

Students at Bay High School are 94% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Bay High School ranks 213th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Bay High School.

Bay High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bay Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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