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#942 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 25% in state

North Bay Haven Career Academy

High School · Bay · Panama City, FL

A charter high school in Panama City, FL where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1 BUCCANEER DR, Panama City, FL 32404

  • Math 88% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 70% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+16.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation18.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.5:1
District spending per student$11,117
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at North Bay Haven Career Academy score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency88%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 70% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).

Show all 13 years
2010
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
94%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
88%
ELA
68%
2024
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Bay Haven Career 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat 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

$72,208

Median home value

$239,700

Median rent

$1,355/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

72.9%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics27sports offered
11 boys'·16 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
A. Crawford Mosley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–123.3 mi1,838Compare →
New Horizons Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified3.76–123.5 mi91Compare →
The Northwest Florida AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–113.5 mi12Compare →
Panama City Advanced SchoolPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–124.8 mi127Compare →

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
#8 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

North Bay Haven Career Academy is listed in BAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Bay Haven Career Academy

North Bay Haven Career Academy is a public high school in Panama City, FL, part of Bay, serving approximately 882 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Bay Haven Career Academy

What grades does North Bay Haven Career Academy serve?

North Bay Haven Career Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Bay Haven Career Academy?

North Bay Haven Career Academy has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bay Haven Career Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at North Bay Haven Career Academy is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Bay Haven Career Academy rank in FL?

North Bay Haven Career Academy ranks #942 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is North Bay Haven Career Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

North Bay Haven Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 North Bay Haven Career Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Bay Haven Career Academy has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is North Bay Haven Career Academy a charter school?

Yes, North Bay Haven Career Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is North Bay Haven Career Academy a Title I school?

No, North Bay Haven Career Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Bay Haven Career Academy?

22.1% of students at North Bay Haven Career 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
882
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Bay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 32404)
42,117
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
38.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 32404; 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, 2011-2021, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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