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#3539 of 3,778 schools in FL
New Horizons Learning Center
High School · Bay · Panama City, FL
A Bay high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3200 MINNESOTA AVE, Panama City, FL 32405
- Math 16% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at New Horizons Learning Center score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Horizons Learning Center 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,838 | Compare → |
| The Northwest Florida AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 0.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Kaleidoscope School of DiscoveryPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Panama City Advanced SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 127 | 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.
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
- #42 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
New Horizons Learning Center is listed in BAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Horizons Learning Center
New Horizons Learning Center is a public high school in Panama City, FL, part of Bay, serving approximately 91 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,539 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Horizons Learning Center
What grades does New Horizons Learning Center serve?
New Horizons Learning Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend New Horizons Learning Center?
New Horizons Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Horizons Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at New Horizons Learning Center is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Horizons Learning Center rank in FL?
New Horizons Learning Center ranks #3,539 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is New Horizons Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
New Horizons Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 New Horizons Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Horizons Learning Center has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Horizons Learning Center a charter school?
No, New Horizons Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Horizons Learning Center a Title I school?
No, New Horizons Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Horizons Learning Center?
78.0% of students at New Horizons Learning Center 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bay County
- Phone
- (850) 767-1110
- 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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