NORTH BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Charter School 524 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Bay Haven Charter Academy (NBHCA) Middle School, located in Panama City, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that operates with a focus on academic rigor and character development. As part of the North Bay Haven system, the middle school is designed to create a bridge between primary education and the high school’s college-preparatory environment. The curriculum is typically structured to emphasize core subjects while fostering a disciplined learning atmosphere that encourages students to strive for high standards of achievement.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented culture and its "Buccaneer" spirit. By utilizing a charter model, NBHCA maintains a specific educational philosophy that often prioritizes parental involvement and a unified school identity. The campus facilities on Buccaneer Drive serve as a hub for students to engage in both academic pursuits and extracurricular activities, aiming to prepare them for the challenges of higher education and responsible citizenship. Families interested in enrollment typically navigate a specific application and lottery process common to Florida charter schools.

524

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	55
Black	33
Asian	21
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	4

White
361 (68.9 %)
Hispanic
55 (10.5 %)
Two or More
50 (9.5 %)
Black
33 (6.3 %)
Asian
21 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)

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)248-0801
Website:	http://northbayhaven.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 175

Grade 7 177

Grade 8 172