BAY HAVEN CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

2501 HAWKS LANDING BLVD
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405

Charter School 433 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bay Haven Charter Middle School, located in Panama City, Florida, is a public charter institution operating under the umbrella of the Bay District Schools. As a school of choice, it is widely recognized for its structured academic environment and its commitment to maintaining high standards of student performance. The school serves middle school-aged students by providing a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a culture of accountability and community involvement.

The institution places a strong focus on character development and student engagement, often utilizing a traditional educational model that stresses discipline and academic excellence. By leveraging the resources of the broader Bay District school system, Bay Haven offers families an alternative to conventional neighborhood schools, often featuring smaller class sizes or specialized instructional methods. For parents and students seeking detailed information on enrollment, specific academic policies, or upcoming district initiatives, the official Bay District Schools website serves as the primary hub for administrative resources and school-related updates.

433

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAY HAVEN CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	50
Black	42
Asian	9
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	4

White
304 (70.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (11.5 %)
Black
42 (9.7 %)
Two or More
24 (5.5 %)
Asian
9 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BAY
Phone:	(850)248-3500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 145

Grade 7 143

Grade 8 145