CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the BAY school district, located in PANAMA CITY, FL with about 174 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, located at 1250 W. 17th St in Panama City, Florida, serves as a significant educational institution within the Bay District Schools system. As a public high school, it functions under the administrative oversight of the Bay County school board, dedicated to providing a comprehensive secondary education to the students of the Panama City community. The school emphasizes academic growth and student development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, technical training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school operates with a focus on standard state-mandated curriculum while offering various opportunities for extracurricular engagement, which is essential to the holistic development of its students. By leveraging resources provided by the Bay District Schools, CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL fosters a supportive environment designed to promote both scholastic achievement and civic responsibility. Prospective students, parents, and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/.

For more information, contact CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL at (850) 215-0770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1250 W. 17TH ST
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405-3715
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CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in PANAMA CITY, FL with about 174 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
BAY DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
BAY
Total Students:
174
Teachers:
8
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 174 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
74.7%
Black or African American
15.5%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
56.3%
Male
43.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.