UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SABL INC

1980 DISCOVERY LOOP
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405

Charter School 688 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**University Academy** (SABL, Inc.) is a public charter school located in Panama City, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. Operating under the umbrella of Bay District Schools, the academy is designed to offer a unique educational environment that emphasizes rigorous academics and character development. It is particularly recognized for its commitment to providing a high-quality, choice-based learning experience for families within the Bay County community, focusing on preparing students for success in secondary education and beyond.

The school is known for its relatively smaller, community-focused setting and its focus on fostering strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the Bay District Schools while maintaining its own charter-based approach to instruction, University Academy seeks to provide a well-rounded education that incorporates both traditional academic disciplines and enrichment opportunities. Interested families can find detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, and school policies through the official Bay District Schools portal.

688

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SABL INC
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	47
Black	42
Asian	22
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	3

White
544 (79.1 %)
Hispanic
47 (6.8 %)
Black
42 (6.1 %)
Two or More
30 (4.4 %)
Asian
22 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BAY
Phone:	(850)215-0097
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SABL INC
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	86
Grade 6	88
Grade 7	80
Grade 8	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SABL INC
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	333	48.4%
Male	355	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)