RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL

1,337 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Rutherford High School, located at 1000 School Ave in Panama City, Florida, is a long-standing public institution within the Bay District Schools system. Known for its deep roots in the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and career-focused technical training. Its mission focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering school spirit and student engagement in a diverse educational environment. As part of the Bay County school district, Rutherford provides students with access to various support services, digital resources, and extracurricular clubs designed to promote personal growth and leadership. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, faculty contact, or specific school policies, the district’s official website at [www.bay.k12.fl.us](http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/) serves as the primary portal for the community.

1,337

Total Students

65.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	517
Hispanic	232
Black	427
Asian	38
Two or More	109
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	11

White
517 (38.7 %)
Black
427 (31.9 %)
Hispanic
232 (17.4 %)
Two or More
109 (8.2 %)
Asian
38 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.8 %)
American Indian
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)767-4500
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	760
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 163

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 191

Grade 9 264

Grade 10 218

Grade 11 161

Grade 12 165

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	163
Grade 7	175
Grade 8	191
Grade 9	264
Grade 10	218
Grade 11	161
Grade 12	165

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	651	48.7%
Male	686	51.3%

High School 9th - 12th