BAY CITY J H

BAY CITY ISD
3010 CAREY SMITH BLVD
BAY CITY, TX 77414
789 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bay City Junior High, located at 1507 Sycamore in Bay City, Texas, serves as a primary educational hub for middle-grade students within the Bay City Independent School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility in a supportive learning environment.

The school is dedicated to the "Blackcat" spirit, emphasizing both scholarly achievement and student involvement in extracurricular activities. By leveraging resources provided through their official district portal, bcblackcats.net, the school facilitates communication between faculty, students, and parents to ensure a cohesive educational experience. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, Bay City Junior High strives to instill the core values of the district while addressing the unique developmental needs of its adolescent student body.
789
Total Students
54.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    516 (65.4 %)
  • White
    125 (15.8 %)
  • Black
    120 (15.2 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BAY CITY ISD
Phone: (979)401-1600
Website: http://www.bcblackcats.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 439
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 258
Grade 7 262
Grade 8 269
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
VAN VLECK JR H S
VAN VLECK ISD
243 Students
133 S 4TH ST
VAN VLECK, TX 77482 (4.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th