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Bangor Township Virtual School

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

636^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan Alternative Schools

Better than 20% of Michigan alternative schools

Summary

Bangor Township Virtual School is a small, K-12 virtual public school in Bay City, MI, serving 182 students as part of the Bangor Township Schools district.

The most striking feature of this school is its incredibly low student-teacher ratio of 2.5:1, which means your child would receive an extraordinary amount of individual attention compared to nearby alternatives. For context, Francis Reh PSA has a ratio of 19.8:1, and The Success Academy sits at 33.6:1. The school also reports a chronic absenteeism rate of just 15.3%, far below the district rate of 37.7% and dramatically lower than peers like The Success Academy (84.7%) or Francis Reh PSA (57.5%). This suggests the virtual model is effective at keeping students engaged. Perhaps the most encouraging news is the graduation rate, which has climbed from a troubling 23.2% in 2022-2023 to a solid 78.8% in 2024-2025—a remarkable turnaround that outpaces many similar alternative schools. In fact, nearby programs like Detention Center and LLCBay Campus report 0% graduation rates, while The Success Academy has a 78.9% dropout rate compared to Bangor's 4.4%.

However, academic performance tells a more complex story. While 8th-grade students scored close to the state average in ELA (54.55% vs. 65.3%), proficiency drops sharply by 11th grade, with only 12.8% proficient in Science and 13.5% in Social Studies—well below state averages. Test scores also fluctuate significantly year to year, which can be challenging for families seeking consistency. On the positive side, the school serves a high-needs population (nearly 55% qualify for free/reduced lunch) and does so cost-effectively, spending $10,055 per student compared to over $100,000 at specialized juvenile facilities. For parents considering a virtual option that offers strong support and a genuine "second chance" for students who struggled in traditional settings, Bangor Township Virtual School is worth a closer look—especially for middle school years—while keeping in mind the volatility in high school test performance.

182

Students ?

2.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,055

Per pupil spending ?

54.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4091 N Euclid Ave
Bay City, MI 48706-2406

(989) 684-8121

District: Bangor Township Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

African American:

6.0%

Hispanic:

6.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 58th percentile in 2018 → 20th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 2 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (23% vs 41% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Michigan average (79% vs 84%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school23%

District avg36%

Michigan avg41%

636^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Bottom 20%▼ down 37 pts since 2018

From top 42% (2018) to bottom 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

383^rd of 625Bangor Township Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	16.7	636 of 800	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	13.1	641 of 739	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	63.0	234 of 743	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.1	381 of 735	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.6	347 of 824	57.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	22.0	533 of 686	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	12.8	546 of 629	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	72.7	129 of 619	79.2%	★★★★☆
2023	31.3	420 of 611	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	27.3	539 of 719	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	62.8	201 of 654	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.3	311 of 614	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	15.3	584 of 693	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.8	462 of 633	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	8.9	620 of 671	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	5.9	610 of 639	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	50.5	293 of 638	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.5	254 of 647	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.2	405 of 708	42.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)25th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)22nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)16th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)8th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts46%-15 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing26%-27 vs state

Mathematics12%-21 vs state

Science12%-27 vs state

Social Studies9%-31 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)			M-Step Social Studies (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bangor Township Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4091 N Euclid Ave	Bay City	48706	Bay County	Bangor Township Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(989) 684-8121	182	72	2.5	54.9%	152 (83.5%)	11 (6.0%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)								(n/a)		33.3	54.5		368.1	12.1	25.5	361.8													11.6			9.3	$10,055	$595	$9,459
State Street Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1110 State St	Bay City	48706	Bay County	State Street Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(989) 684-6484	286	22	12.8	89.9%	228 (79.7%)	19 (6.6%)	11 (3.8%)	13 (4.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)								(n/a)									10.7	13.6	1472.7	20.8	26.7	14.3	1360.9	1453.0	1565.2	1668.5	1473.9			1463.9			$12,268	$1,587	$10,681
ISDLocal Programs	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4228 2 Mile Rd	Bay City	48706	Bay County	Bay-Arenac Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(989) 667-3276	92	13	7.0	58.7%	78 (84.8%)	4 (4.3%)	8 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)
Bay City Academy Farragut Campus	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	301 N Farragut St	Bay City	48708	Bay County	Bay City Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(989) 414-8254	373	20	18.5	83.4%	240 (64.3%)	35 (9.4%)	29 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (18.0%)								(n/a)	58.1	52.6	66.7	38.7	21.1	29.2	46.2	448.8	22.2	20.7	38.7	22.6	37.9	25.9	20.7	16.1	1566.5	17.2	32.3	46.7	44.0	12.9	48.4	52.0	$12,167	$1,654	$10,513
LLCBay Campus	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1435 W Center Rd	Essexville	48732	Bay County	Bay-Arenac Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(989) 846-9510	44	17	2.5	40.9%	35 (79.5%)	3 (6.8%)	3 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.5%)								(n/a)
Detention Center	Public, Alternative	4-12	520 W Hampton Rd	Essexville	48732	Bay County	Bay-Arenac Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(989) 667-3209	11	2	5.5	72.7%	7 (63.6%)	3 (27.3%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Saginaw Independent School District (Isd) Transitions Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	3860 Fashion Square Blvd	Saginaw	48603	Saginaw County	Saginaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(989) 399-7400	87	9	9.6	50.6%	57 (65.5%)	18 (20.7%)	11 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
The Success Academy	Public, Alternative	3-12	1000 Tuscola St	Saginaw	48607	Saginaw County	Saginaw School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 399-4400	168	5	33.6	92.3%	16 (9.5%)	124 (73.8%)	18 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	7 (4.2%)								(n/a)	12.5	10.3	321.7	285.6	260.8	291.7	324.6	289.7				1553.6	1650.7				1556.1	1647.0		1766.7	2060.3		1773.7	2070.8	$17,152	$3,050	$14,102
Saginaw County Juvenile Center	Public, Alternative	3-12	3360 Hospital Rd	Saginaw	48603	Saginaw County	Saginaw Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(989) 399-7461	20	17	1.1	70.0%	6 (30.0%)	12 (60.0%)	2 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Juvenile Justice Center	Public, Alternative	4-12	3712 E Ashman St	Midland	48642	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 837-6098	11	3	3.4	54.5%	9 (81.8%)	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																									$31,999	$6,351	$25,648

Frequently Asked Questions about Bangor Township Virtual School

Is Bangor Township Virtual School a good school?

Bangor Township Virtual School ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Michigan alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bangor Township Virtual School?

Students at Bangor Township Virtual School are 84% White, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bangor Township Virtual School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 182 students attended Bangor Township Virtual School.

What district is Bangor Township Virtual School in?

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