BAY HIGH SCHOOL

BAY
1200 HARRISON AVE
PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
1,255 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bay High School, located at 1200 Harrison Avenue in Panama City, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Bay District Schools system. As one of the long-standing pillars of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is centrally located in Panama City, serving as a hub for academic, extracurricular, and athletic activities for students in the surrounding area.

The school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic achievement and personal growth. Through its official website, http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/, the administration provides students and parents with essential resources, including information on district policies, school events, and academic programs. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community involvement, Bay High School strives to uphold the district's mission of preparing graduates to be successful, productive citizens in a global society.
1,255
Total Students
49.5
Full-Time Teachers
25.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    554 (44.1 %)
  • Black
    347 (27.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    225 (17.9 %)
  • Two or More
    104 (8.3 %)
  • Asian
    18 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BAY
Phone: (850)767-4600
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 528
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 9 415
Grade 10 301
Grade 11 298
Grade 12 241
Gender Ratio
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