Bangor High School

Summary:

Bangor High School is a public high school located in Bangor, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 276. The school is part of the Bangor Public Schools district, which is ranked 468 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bangor High School faces several key challenges, including declining graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, lower test scores, and a diverse student population that may require targeted interventions and support. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic (41.67%) and African American (6.16%) students compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. Bangor High School's ranking and rating from SchoolDigger are generally lower than the nearby schools, such as Watervliet Senior High School and South Haven High School. Additionally, Bangor High School's graduation rates have declined from 87.5% in 2018-2019 to 68.6% in 2022-2023, while its dropout rates have increased from 7.1% to 10.4% during the same period.

Bangor High School's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than the nearby schools, reaching 35.9% in 2022-2023. The school's test scores, particularly in M-Step/Science, M-Step/Social Studies, and SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, are generally lower than the district and state averages, as well as the nearby schools. Furthermore, Bangor High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (63.77%) compared to the nearby schools, suggesting a higher concentration of students from low-income families. Despite the increase in per-student spending at Bangor High School, from $11,618 in 2019-2020 to $18,262 in 2022-2023, the school's performance has been inconsistent, and it may benefit from a more comprehensive and sustained approach to school improvement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 801 W Arlington St
       Bangor, MI  49013-1108


(269) 427-6844

District: Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren)

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,262 Help


Feeder schools for Bangor High School:

Elementary:    South Walnut Elementary School
Middle:    Bangor Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.2%
Hispanic:
41.7%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bangor High School ranks better than 54% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.42. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bangor High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 (48.2%), Hispanic (41.7%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bangor High School is 16. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bangor High School is $18,262.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bangor High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bangor High School 342nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Bangor High School in the ranking list.)

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Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren):

SchoolDigger ranks Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren) 468th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bangor High School

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Rank History for all students at Bangor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.90 531st 705 24.7%
2007 46.43 491st 767 36.0%
2008 47.19 478th 750 36.3%
2009 39.94 523rd 754 30.6%
2010 56.66 427th 765 44.2%
2011 53.81 464th 784 40.8%
2012 56.83 377th 773 51.2%
2013 53.40 408th 805 49.3%
2014 31.05 562nd 799 29.7%
2015 16.40 688th 832 17.3%
2016 33.68 535th 852 37.2%
2017 29.35 526th 835 37.0%
2018 31.20 546th 824 33.7%
2019 22.39 527th 666 20.9%
2023 56.63 295th 735 59.9%
2024 49.42 342nd 743 54.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bangor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.93 94th 102 7.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bangor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.18 487th 755 35.5%
2019 21.09 444th 532 16.5%
2023 39.84 374th 614 39.1%
2024 31.91 451st 654 31.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Bangor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.03 546th 710 23.1%
2019 25.39 433rd 554 21.8%
2023 56.17 247th 611 59.6%
2024 57.84 234th 619 62.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bangor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.42 460th 707 34.9%
2019 16.82 475th 543 12.5%
2023 46.85 316th 611 48.3%
2024 27.91 468th 633 26.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bangor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.22 166th 201 17.4%
2019 19.40 81st 97 16.5%
2023 28.69 138th 190 27.4%
2024 43.57 108th 195 44.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bangor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.39 407th 708 42.5%
2019 33.53 404th 582 30.6%
2023 72.29 148th 647 77.1%
2024 43.91 352nd 638 44.8%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bangor High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 401 61 5 35 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1989 396 59 4 28 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 397 55 3 30 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1991 398 57 4 36 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 430 61 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1993 451 57 4 33 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 315 35 2 31 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1995 376 54 1 56 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 376 54 1 56 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 313 35 0 48 2 n/a n/a 0 398
1998 326 42 1 65 2 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 367 44 1 61 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 333 50 1 58 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2001 311 45 0 69 3 n/a n/a 0 428
2002 332 31 2 58 1 n/a n/a 17 441
2003 332 31 2 58 1 n/a n/a 17 441
2004 326 36 1 60 2 n/a n/a 24 449
2005 381 38 1 70 3 n/a n/a 21 514
2006 383 45 2 82 2 n/a n/a 14 528
2007 364 52 2 87 5 n/a n/a 14 524
2008 338 48 2 89 3 n/a n/a 5 485
2009 329 43 2 89 4 n/a n/a 3 470
2010 294 41 2 91 5 n/a n/a 2 435
2011 238 27 2 94 2 0 7 0 370
2012 224 27 2 95 3 0 3 0 354
2013 232 25 0 104 1 0 6 0 368
2014 216 24 1 113 1 0 9 0 364
2015 195 28 1 113 2 0 9 0 348
2016 182 27 0 114 2 0 12 0 337
2017 170 26 0 97 2 0 14 0 309
2018 153 22 0 106 1 0 11 0 293
2019 124 13 0 124 1 0 18 0 280
2020 129 12 0 126 1 0 17 0 285
2021 133 13 0 116 0 0 14 0 276
2022 128 16 0 115 0 0 19 0 278
2023 133 17 0 115 0 0 11 0 276

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 Bangor High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 n/a n/a n/a
1989 487 n/a n/a 25.9
1990 485 28.0 17.3 30.9
1991 495 n/a n/a n/a
1992 523 n/a n/a 42.8
1993 545 n/a 0.0 36.5
1994 383 19.4 19.7 29.5
1995 488 20.4 23.9 22.1
1996 488 20.4 23.9 22.1
1997 398 19.0 20.9 50.5
1998 436 20.0 21.8 50.7
1999 475 21.0 22.6 49.7
2000 444 24.0 18.5 52.9
2001 428 21.5 19.9 50.9
2002 441 20.0 22.1 59
2003 441 20.0 22.1 59
2004 449 24.0 18.7 69.2
2005 514 24.5 21.0 57.4
2006 528 23.0 23.0 60.7
2007 524 25.0 21.0 53.9
2008 485 25.3 19.2 51
2009 470 17.5 26.9 58.2
2010 435 18.7 23.2 56.1
2011 370 21.5 17.1 64.3
2012 354 19.0 18.6 71.2
2013 368 19.8 18.5 70.4
2014 364 20.4 17.8 66.5
2015 348 19.0 18.3 74.4
2016 337 16.0 21.0 64.4
2017 309 17.4 17.7 72.2
2018 293 15.4 19.0 77.1
2019 280 16.2 17.2 73.6
2020 285 14.3 19.9 76.1
2021 276 15.2 18.0 62.7
2022 278 16.2 17.0 66.5
2023 276 17.2 16.0 63.8

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 Bangor High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 n/a n/a n/a
1989 487 n/a n/a 25.9
1990 485 28.0 17.3 30.9
1991 495 n/a n/a n/a
1992 523 n/a n/a 42.8
1993 545 n/a 0.0 36.5
1994 383 19.4 19.7 29.5
1995 488 20.4 23.9 22.1
1996 488 20.4 23.9 22.1
1997 398 19.0 20.9 50.5
1998 436 20.0 21.8 50.7
1999 475 21.0 22.6 49.7
2000 444 24.0 18.5 52.9
2001 428 21.5 19.9 50.9
2002 441 20.0 22.1 59
2003 441 20.0 22.1 59
2004 449 24.0 18.7 69.2
2005 514 24.5 21.0 57.4
2006 528 23.0 23.0 60.7
2007 524 25.0 21.0 53.9
2008 485 25.3 19.2 51
2009 470 17.5 26.9 58.2
2010 435 18.7 23.2 56.1
2011 370 21.5 17.1 64.3
2012 354 19.0 18.6 71.2
2013 368 19.8 18.5 70.4
2014 364 20.4 17.8 66.5
2015 348 19.0 18.3 74.4
2016 337 16.0 21.0 64.4
2017 309 17.4 17.7 72.2
2018 293 15.4 19.0 77.1
2019 280 16.2 17.2 73.6
2020 285 14.3 19.9 76.1
2021 276 15.2 18.0 62.7
2022 278 16.2 17.0 66.5
2023 276 17.2 16.0 63.8

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 Bangor High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $859 (7.4%) $10,688 (92.6%) $11,547
2020 $996 (8.6%) $10,622 (91.4%) $11,618
2021 $1,909 (15.2%) $10,650 (84.8%) $12,559
2022 $2,762 (19.3%) $11,569 (80.7%) $14,331
2023 $5,722 (31.3%) $12,539 (68.7%) $18,262

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bangor High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 527th of 666 High schoolsRanks 295th of 735 High schools
 39%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Bangor High School)38.742.9
 4.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren))36.638.9
 2.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Bangor High School)33.938
 4.1%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren))29.936.4
 6.5%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students280276
 1.4%
African American1317
 30.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic124115
 7.3%
Pacific Islander00
White124133
 7.3%
Two or More Races1811
 38.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%63.8%
 9.8%


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Bangor High School ranks 342nd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Bangor High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Walnut Elementary School
Middle : Bangor Middle School

Students at Bangor High School are 48% White, 42% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Bangor 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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