Amikids Maritime Academy

Amikids Maritime Academy is a public high school in Panama City, FL, part of the BAY. The school serves approximately 88 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 29.3:1. Students demonstrate 71% in reading/language arts, 18 points above the state average.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $49,901, where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a small city setting.

With an enrollment of 88 students, Amikids Maritime Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Amikids Maritime Academy is 29.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Amikids Maritime Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.