NORTH BAY HAVEN CAREER ACADEMY

Charter School 897 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Bay Haven Career Academy (NBHCA), located in Panama City, Florida, is a public charter school that operates as part of the Bay Haven Charter Academy system. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its college-preparatory focus combined with specialized career-technical education. By integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with real-world professional training, the academy aims to equip students with both the credentials and the practical skills necessary to excel in post-secondary education or to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

The school is defined by a culture of high expectations, emphasizing character development, discipline, and community involvement alongside traditional academics. As part of a highly regarded charter network in the region, North Bay Haven places a strong premium on parental involvement and a "back-to-basics" educational philosophy. Through its various career academies, students have access to industry-standard certifications and hands-on learning experiences, fostering an environment that bridges the gap between classroom theory and professional application.

897

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

30.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH BAY HAVEN CAREER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	660
Hispanic	86
Black	60
Asian	36
Two or More	49
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
660 (73.6 %)
Hispanic
86 (9.6 %)
Black
60 (6.7 %)
Two or More
49 (5.5 %)
Asian
36 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BAY
Phone:	(850)248-0801
Website:	http://northbayhaven.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 9 244

Grade 10 232

Grade 11 220

Grade 12 201

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH BAY HAVEN CAREER ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	244
Grade 10	232
Grade 11	220
Grade 12	201

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH BAY HAVEN CAREER ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	461	51.4%
Male	436	48.6%

High School 9th - 12th