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#2134 of 3,778 schools in FL
Bay Haven Charter Academy
Elementary School · Bay · Panama City, FL
A charter elementary school in Panama City, FL where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2501 HAWKS LANDING BLVD, Panama City, FL 32405
- Math 77% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bay Haven Charter Academy score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bay Haven Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,841/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Panama City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,002
Median home value
$255,100
Median rent
$1,418/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiland Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| The Northwest Florida AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 1.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Kaleidoscope School of DiscoveryPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bay
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #18 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bay Haven Charter Academy is listed in BAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bay Haven Charter Academy
Bay Haven Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Panama City, FL, part of Bay, serving approximately 765 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,134 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bay Haven Charter Academy
What grades does Bay Haven Charter Academy serve?
Bay Haven Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bay Haven Charter Academy?
Bay Haven Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 765 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Haven Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Haven Charter Academy is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bay Haven Charter Academy rank in FL?
Bay Haven Charter Academy ranks #2,134 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Bay Haven Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bay Haven Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bay Haven Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bay Haven Charter Academy has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bay Haven Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Bay Haven Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bay Haven Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Bay Haven Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bay Haven Charter Academy?
38.0% of students at Bay Haven Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 765
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (850) 248-3500
- Area population (ZIP 32405)
- 29,336
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32405; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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