RISING LEADERS ACADEMY

Charter School 301 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Rising Leaders Academy, located at 1527 Lincoln Ave in Panama City, Florida, is a specialized educational program operating under the umbrella of the Bay District Schools. As part of the public school system, the institution focuses on providing targeted support and alternative educational pathways for students who may benefit from a more structured or individualized learning environment. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development by meeting students where they are and equipping them with the necessary tools to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The academy emphasizes a curriculum centered on leadership, responsibility, and civic engagement, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for future challenges. By maintaining close ties with the broader Bay District Schools network, Rising Leaders Academy leverages district resources to provide professional instruction and support services. Its mission is to empower students by helping them build the character and confidence required to become productive members of the Panama City community.

301

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RISING LEADERS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	28
Black	57
Asian	14
Two or More	22
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
175 (58.1 %)
Black
57 (18.9 %)
Hispanic
28 (9.3 %)
Two or More
22 (7.3 %)
Asian
14 (4.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BAY
Phone:	(850)215-0844
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 19

Grade 9 8

Grade 10 5