For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public charter schools serving 5,005 students in Bay School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public charter schools in Florida.
Public Charter Schools in Bay School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
49 Schools
750 Schools
# Students
27,494 Students
404,795 Students
# Teachers
1,612 Teachers
19,036 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bay School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
47%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
60%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,752 is higher than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,046 is higher than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$351 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$359 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,752
$12,026
Spending / Student
$13,046
$11,677
Best Bay School District Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Academy Sabl Inc
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1980 Discovery Loop
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 481-4410
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 481-4410
Gr: K-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
North Bay Haven Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0205
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0205
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 248-0801
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Rising Leaders Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1527 Lincoln Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0844
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0844
Gr: K-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Bay Haven Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Bay Haven Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 248-3500
Gr: K-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Gr: 6-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Palm Bay Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W 17th St, Ste A
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 215-0770
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Amikids Maritime Academy
Charter School
200 E Beach Dr
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 919-2213
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 919-2213
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Chautauqua Charter School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1118 Magnolia Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 785-5056
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 785-5056
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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