Anchor Bay High School

Summary:

Anchor Bay High School is a public high school located in Ira, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,833 students. It is part of the Anchor Bay School District, which is ranked 89 out of 610 districts in Michigan and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Anchor Bay High School consistently performs above the state average in standardized test scores, with 58.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 29.1% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics, compared to state averages of 51.3% and 26.3%, respectively. The school's performance in M-Step/Science and M-Step/Social Studies for 11th-grade students is also above the state average. Anchor Bay High School has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.3% to 97.2% over the past five school years, and relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.6% to 1.5% over the same period. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 13.9% in the 2019-2020 school year to 39.9% in the 2021-2022 school year.

Anchor Bay High School generally outperforms the nearby schools in the Anchor Bay School District and the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools district in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. However, the nearby Compass Pointe school, which is also part of the Anchor Bay School District, has significantly lower performance metrics, with a 30% four-year graduation rate and a 50% dropout rate. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Anchor Bay High School has increased from 21.55% in the 2021-2022 school year to 26.02% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6319 County Line Rd
       Ira, MI  48023-1003


(586) 648-2525

District: Anchor Bay School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
219th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,295 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.9 Help
Number of students:  1,777

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
African American:
3.4%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.9% Help


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Compare Details Anchor Bay High School ranks better than 70.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Anchor Bay High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), African American (3.4%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anchor Bay High School is 23.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anchor Bay High School is $12,295.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anchor Bay High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchor Bay High School 219th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Anchor Bay High School in the ranking list.)

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Anchor Bay School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchor Bay School District 89th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Anchor Bay High School

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Rank History for all students at Anchor Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.65 212th 705 69.9%
2007 71.81 227th 767 70.4%
2008 76.88 181st 750 75.9%
2009 75.28 198th 754 73.7%
2010 74.88 206th 765 73.1%
2011 72.07 248th 784 68.4%
2012 72.77 205th 773 73.5%
2013 67.47 258th 805 68.0%
2014 68.02 246th 799 69.2%
2015 77.83 159th 832 80.9%
2016 73.54 197th 852 76.9%
2017 67.88 221st 835 73.5%
2018 63.84 283rd 824 65.7%
2019 75.98 137th 666 79.4%
2021 54.00 224th 561 60.1%
2022 70.82 156th 531 70.6%
2023 65.37 209th 735 71.6%
2024 64.24 219th 743 70.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Anchor Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.90 73rd 93 21.5%
2022 47.17 18th 32 43.8%
2023 75.12 21st 110 80.9%
2024 41.62 53rd 105 49.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Anchor Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.35 9th 27 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Anchor Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.67 225th 315 28.6%
2023 7.20 116th 116 0.0%
2024 18.03 111th 130 14.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anchor Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.32 291st 755 61.5%
2019 72.78 116th 532 78.2%
2021 34.03 292nd 417 30.0%
2022 54.65 186th 369 49.6%
2023 48.14 301st 614 51.0%
2024 52.51 280th 654 57.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Anchor Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.61 358th 710 49.6%
2019 67.93 159th 554 71.3%
2021 53.77 188th 462 59.3%
2022 63.61 162nd 416 61.1%
2023 67.98 163rd 611 73.3%
2024 58.11 227th 619 63.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Anchor Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.82 204th 707 71.1%
2019 75.79 118th 543 78.3%
2021 42.49 266th 472 43.6%
2022 68.86 137th 440 68.9%
2023 52.84 269th 611 56.0%
2024 60.79 215th 633 66.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Anchor Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.43 22nd 87 74.7%
2019 55.29 21st 42 50.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Anchor Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.22 39th 170 77.1%
2024 66.83 43rd 188 77.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anchor Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.86 118th 201 41.3%
2023 52.66 82nd 190 56.8%
2024 30.66 138th 195 29.2%
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Rank History for White students at Anchor Bay High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.25 357th 708 49.6%
2019 67.86 157th 582 73.0%
2021 45.33 260th 516 49.6%
2022 64.32 171st 492 65.2%
2023 56.65 245th 647 62.1%
2024 56.90 235th 638 63.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Anchor Bay High School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 21, 2009

Open Quote The high school includes a group of caring people who are interested in the welfare of our children. They will listen to parents and also keep in touch whenever necessary. Tons of things for kids to do and an excellent curriculum. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Anchor 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 1240 12 11 8 59 n/a n/a -1 1329
1989 1215 16 10 10 51 n/a n/a -78 1224
1990 1165 19 17 12 38 n/a n/a 0 1251
1991 1156 14 15 13 32 n/a n/a 16 1246
1992 1209 13 10 11 15 n/a n/a 0 1258
1993 1131 22 4 9 27 n/a n/a 0 1193
1994 1148 37 13 15 8 n/a n/a 0 1221
1995 1137 28 6 9 7 n/a n/a 0 1187
1996 1137 28 6 9 7 n/a n/a 0 1187
1997 1189 20 3 8 15 n/a n/a 0 1235
1998 1202 19 6 10 17 n/a n/a 0 1254
1999 1226 28 11 12 15 n/a n/a 0 1292
2000 942 23 9 4 12 n/a n/a 0 990
2001 982 24 8 12 11 n/a n/a 0 1037
2002 1157 42 12 17 12 n/a n/a 0 1240
2003 1157 42 12 17 12 n/a n/a 0 1240
2004 1698 70 19 25 12 n/a n/a 0 1824
2005 1774 92 25 32 14 n/a n/a 0 1937
2006 1820 107 19 41 17 n/a n/a 0 2004
2007 1774 114 20 38 17 n/a n/a 6 1969
2008 1789 119 17 43 14 n/a n/a 2 1984
2009 1741 112 19 32 10 n/a n/a 16 1930
2010 1773 111 16 25 6 n/a n/a 11 1942
2011 1713 85 16 32 4 1 19 0 1870
2012 1667 86 17 31 4 0 47 0 1852
2013 1706 75 12 34 4 1 51 0 1883
2014 1676 74 13 40 2 1 56 0 1862
2015 1739 65 17 49 2 1 65 0 1938
2016 1778 60 19 43 1 2 53 0 1956
2017 1740 60 20 48 2 1 54 0 1925
2018 1737 53 62 57 3 3 56 0 1971
2019 1732 46 75 63 5 4 58 0 1983
2020 1700 40 75 62 3 2 55 0 1937
2021 1677 39 29 60 3 3 57 0 1868
2022 1676 46 28 60 5 2 62 0 1879
2023 1625 50 25 62 10 1 60 0 1833
2024 1572 60 19 58 7 2 59 0 1777

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 Anchor Bay High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1329 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1224 n/a n/a 2.1
1990 1251 76.0 16.4 1.8
1991 1246 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1258 n/a n/a 2.5
1993 1193 n/a 0.0 4.2
1994 1221 58.1 21.0 4.2
1995 1187 57.1 20.8 5.5
1996 1187 57.1 20.8 5.5
1997 1235 64.0 19.3 3.6
1998 1254 59.0 21.3 3.7
1999 1292 60.0 21.5 3.9
2000 990 48.6 20.4 5.7
2001 1037 54.4 19.1 6.3
2002 1240 58.5 21.2 8.8
2003 1240 58.5 21.2 8.8
2004 1824 80.9 22.5 11.7
2005 1937 86.0 22.5 13.4
2006 2004 85.9 23.3 13.5
2007 1969 87.0 22.6 14.9
2008 1984 87.3 22.7 13.9
2009 1930 86.6 22.3 17.7
2010 1942 84.3 23.0 23
2011 1870 79.6 23.4 23.3
2012 1852 80.6 22.9 24.1
2013 1883 79.0 23.8 23.7
2014 1862 78.6 23.6 20.8
2015 1938 78.0 24.8 23.9
2016 1956 80.0 24.4 20
2017 1925 77.4 24.8 18.8
2018 1971 79.9 24.6 21.2
2019 1983 85.3 23.2 19.9
2020 1937 85.6 22.6 18.6
2021 1868 81.7 22.8 21.8
2022 1879 74.1 25.3 21.6
2023 1833 76.9 23.8 26
2024 1777 74.2 23.9 24.9

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 Anchor Bay High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1329 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1224 n/a n/a 2.1
1990 1251 76.0 16.4 1.8
1991 1246 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1258 n/a n/a 2.5
1993 1193 n/a 0.0 4.2
1994 1221 58.1 21.0 4.2
1995 1187 57.1 20.8 5.5
1996 1187 57.1 20.8 5.5
1997 1235 64.0 19.3 3.6
1998 1254 59.0 21.3 3.7
1999 1292 60.0 21.5 3.9
2000 990 48.6 20.4 5.7
2001 1037 54.4 19.1 6.3
2002 1240 58.5 21.2 8.8
2003 1240 58.5 21.2 8.8
2004 1824 80.9 22.5 11.7
2005 1937 86.0 22.5 13.4
2006 2004 85.9 23.3 13.5
2007 1969 87.0 22.6 14.9
2008 1984 87.3 22.7 13.9
2009 1930 86.6 22.3 17.7
2010 1942 84.3 23.0 23
2011 1870 79.6 23.4 23.3
2012 1852 80.6 22.9 24.1
2013 1883 79.0 23.8 23.7
2014 1862 78.6 23.6 20.8
2015 1938 78.0 24.8 23.9
2016 1956 80.0 24.4 20
2017 1925 77.4 24.8 18.8
2018 1971 79.9 24.6 21.2
2019 1983 85.3 23.2 19.9
2020 1937 85.6 22.6 18.6
2021 1868 81.7 22.8 21.8
2022 1879 74.1 25.3 21.6
2023 1833 76.9 23.8 26
2024 1777 74.2 23.9 24.9

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 Anchor Bay High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $884 (9.4%) $8,562 (90.7%) $9,445
2020 $1,018 (10.2%) $8,920 (89.7%) $9,939
2021 $1,342 (12.9%) $9,053 (87.1%) $10,395
2022 $1,196 (11.0%) $9,635 (89.0%) $10,831
2023 $1,359 (11.1%) $10,936 (88.9%) $12,295

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Anchor Bay High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 137th of 666 High schoolsRanks 209th of 735 High schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Anchor Bay High School)5431.8
 22.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Anchor Bay School District)53.331.3
 22%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Anchor Bay High School)66.363.6
 2.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Anchor Bay School District)65.862.6
 3.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Anchor Bay High School)4739.6
 7.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Anchor Bay School District)46.538.9
 7.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19831833
 7.6%
African American4650
 8.7%
American Indian510
 100%
Asian7525
 66.7%
Hispanic6362
 1.6%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White17321625
 6.2%
Two or More Races5860
 3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.9%26%
 6.2%


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Anchor Bay High School ranks 219th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Anchor Bay High School are 88% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,777 students attended Anchor Bay High 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 Michigan Department of Education.

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