Bay Haven Charter Academy

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Bay Haven Charter Academy ranks 572 nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bay Haven Charter Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Panama City, Florida, serving 765 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out within the Bay District, which is ranked 28th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bay Haven Charter Academy consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 86% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in math, compared to 59% in the district and 60% statewide. The school also has a more diverse student body compared to some nearby public schools, with a higher percentage of African American (9.67%) and Hispanic (9.02%) students than Deer Point Elementary (5.53% African American, 8.23% Hispanic) and Lynn Haven Elementary (15.71% African American, 16.8% Hispanic). Additionally, Bay Haven Charter Academy has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (17.9% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby public schools, such as Northside Elementary (34.4%), Deer Point Elementary (35.9%), and Hiland Park Elementary (38.2%).

Bay Haven Charter Academy's consistent high performance, with a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, suggests that the school's charter status and unique approach to education may be contributing to its success. The higher spending per student ($8,815 in 2022-2023) compared to the district average ($10,240 for Northside Elementary and $10,145 for Deer Point Elementary) may also be a factor in the school's academic achievements and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2501 Hawks Landing Blvd
Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 248-3500

District: Bay

SchoolDigger Rank:
572^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,815

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 765

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

11.8%

African American:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bay Haven Charter Academy ranks better than 74.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.98. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.7%), Hispanic (11.8%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bay Haven Charter Academy is 15.9, which is the 9^th best among 23 elementary schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Bay Haven Charter Academy employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bay Haven Charter Academy is $8,815. 22 elementary schools in the Bay School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bay Haven Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bay:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay 28^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bay Haven Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	79.99	54^th	199	72.9%
2005	83.24	40^th	202	80.2%
2006	91.63	91^st	1688	94.6%
2007	94.68	22^nd	1786	98.8%
2008	94.76	22^nd	1789	98.8%
2009	96.23	8^th	1847	99.6%
2010	95.26	19^th	1919	99.0%
2011	94.28	23^rd	1985	98.8%
2012	92.91	78^th	1984	96.1%
2013	93.76	72^nd	2029	96.5%
2014	94.69	46^th	2064	97.8%
2016	89.40	161^st	2087	92.3%
2017	87.11	221^st	2112	89.5%
2018	85.45	274^th	2118	87.1%
2019	85.13	286^th	2182	86.9%
2021	86.14	284^th	2247	87.4%
2022	79.47	422^nd	2219	81.0%
2023	73.69	543^rd	2240	75.8%
2024	72.98	572^nd	2256	74.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bay Haven Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	511	46	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
2003	511	46	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
2004	693	99	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	804
2005	842	78	8	15	6	n/a	n/a	0	949
2006	589	34	16	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	651
2007	526	17	22	11	3	n/a	n/a	21	600
2008	523	15	23	15	4	n/a	n/a	20	600
2009	525	20	29	19	3	n/a	n/a	22	618
2010	528	23	27	20	3	n/a	n/a	17	618
2011	508	25	29	20	2	0	13	0	597
2012	492	33	30	25	3	0	17	0	600
2013	580	39	35	18	1	0	17	0	690
2014	566	44	31	24	0	1	24	0	690
2015	546	49	27	35	0	4	29	0	690
2016	538	55	25	31	1	5	35	0	690
2017	542	53	22	39	3	5	32	0	696
2018	594	53	21	45	2	5	47	0	767
2019	589	51	19	47	2	5	55	0	768
2020	632	64	24	56	1	4	57	0	838
2021	602	66	28	57	0	2	48	0	803
2022	569	72	26	65	0	1	53	0	786
2023	533	74	32	69	0	1	56	0	765
2024	510	71	31	90	0	2	61	0	765

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bay Haven Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	564	29.0	19.4	17.9
2003	564	29.0	19.4	17.9
2004	804	36.0	22.3	18.7
2005	949	0.0	n/a	18.7
2006	651	54.0	12.1	16.7
2007	600	58.0	10.3	13.6
2008	600	38.5	15.6	11.9
2009	618	43.2	16.3	9.4
2010	618	n/a	n/a	0.7
2011	597	52.0	11.4	0.5
2012	600	40.0	15.0	16.5
2013	690	40.0	17.2	23
2014	690	43.0	16.0	25.7
2015	690	44.0	15.6	33.6
2016	690	40.0	17.2	23.2
2017	696	41.0	16.9	30.7
2018	767	48.0	15.9	32.9
2019	768	48.0	16.0	35
2020	838	51.0	16.4	33.1
2021	803	46.0	17.4	21.5
2022	786	45.0	17.4	29.9
2023	765	47.0	16.2	36.2
2024	765	48.0	15.9	38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bay Haven Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	564	29.0	19.4	17.9
2003	564	29.0	19.4	17.9
2004	804	36.0	22.3	18.7
2005	949	0.0	n/a	18.7
2006	651	54.0	12.1	16.7
2007	600	58.0	10.3	13.6
2008	600	38.5	15.6	11.9
2009	618	43.2	16.3	9.4
2010	618	n/a	n/a	0.7
2011	597	52.0	11.4	0.5
2012	600	40.0	15.0	16.5
2013	690	40.0	17.2	23
2014	690	43.0	16.0	25.7
2015	690	44.0	15.6	33.6
2016	690	40.0	17.2	23.2
2017	696	41.0	16.9	30.7
2018	767	48.0	15.9	32.9
2019	768	48.0	16.0	35
2020	838	51.0	16.4	33.1
2021	803	46.0	17.4	21.5
2022	786	45.0	17.4	29.9
2023	765	47.0	16.2	36.2
2024	765	48.0	15.9	38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bay Haven Charter Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$26 (0.4%)	$6,025 (99.6%)	$6,051
2019	$35 (0.6%)	$6,258 (99.4%)	$6,293
2020	$30 (0.5%)	$6,470 (99.5%)	$6,500
2021	$333 (4.5%)	$7,035 (95.5%)	$7,368
2022	$881 (11.4%)	$6,867 (88.6%)	$7,749
2023	$927 (10.5%)	$7,889 (89.5%)	$8,815

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bay Haven Charter Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 286^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 543^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	11.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay Haven Charter Academy)	83	79	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	61	51	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay Haven Charter Academy)	87	89	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay Haven Charter Academy)	75	61	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	58	52	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay Haven Charter Academy)	68	65	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	59	54	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay Haven Charter Academy)	72	70	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay Haven Charter Academy)	82	70	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Bay Haven Charter Academy)	73	56	17%
5th Grade Science (Bay)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	768	765	0.4%
African American	51	74	45.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	19	32	68.4%
Hispanic	47	69	46.8%
Pacific Islander	5	1	80%
White	589	533	9.5%
Two or More Races	55	56	1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35%	36.2%	1.2%

Schools Near Bay Haven Charter Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bay Haven Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2501 Hawks Landing Blvd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-3500	765	48	15.9	38.0%	510 (66.7%)	71 (9.3%)	90 (11.8%)	31 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (8.0%)	73	572^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.6%		73.7	543^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	75.8%	29	61.0	49.0	64.0				86.0	60.0	84.0			66.0				$8,815	$927	$7,889
Hiland Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2507 E Baldwin Rd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4685	676	41	16.6	56.7%	362 (53.6%)	98 (14.5%)	133 (19.7%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (10.2%)	29.3	1641^st of 2256 public elementary schools	27.3%		37.7	1393^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	37.8%	248	57.0	42.0	33.0				48.0	43.0	40.0			36.0				$11,649	$2,760	$8,891
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1 Buccaneer Dr	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-0205	694	44	15.7	28.8%	501 (72.2%)	30 (4.3%)	77 (11.1%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (11.0%)	82.2	349^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.5%		79.6	414^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.5%	65	77.0	75.0	61.0				89.0	83.0	78.0			52.0				$8,538	$938	$7,600
Lynn Haven Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 W 9th St	Lynn Haven	32444	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-1454	676	44	15.3	47.5%	508 (75.1%)	62 (9.2%)	49 (7.2%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.4%)	56.4	936^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.5%		47.7	1144^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.9%	208	57.0	58.0	43.0				66.0	60.0	52.0			60.0				$9,978	$1,656	$8,323
Cedar Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2826 E 15th St	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4550	554	35	16.0	76.5%	182 (32.9%)	195 (35.2%)	94 (17.0%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (13.7%)	4.9	2222^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	1.5%		3.9	2212^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.3%	10	35.0	23.0	27.0				25.0	20.0	11.0			12.0				$12,092	$2,469	$9,623
University Academy Sabl Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	1980 Discovery Loop	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 481-4410	707	38	18.6	13.0%	566 (80.1%)	42 (5.9%)	44 (6.2%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	27 (3.8%)	95.4	41^st of 2256 public elementary schools	98.2%		93.2	91^st of 2240 public elementary schools	95.9%	50	86.0	85.0	86.0	87.0	85.0	76.0	88.0	100.0	99.0	85.0	99.0	80.0	80.0	91.0	98.0	$9,533	$1,258	$8,276
Oscar Patterson Academy	Public	PK, KG-3	1025 Redwood Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 767-1610	322	20	16.1	81.1%	63 (19.6%)	161 (50.0%)	64 (19.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	26 (8.1%)								(n/a)	28.0						23.0									$11,626	$2,493	$9,133
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Northside Dr	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1506	561	34	16.5	54.7%	291 (51.9%)	103 (18.4%)	107 (19.1%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (9.1%)	35.7	1468^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.9%		24.1	1771^st of 2240 public elementary schools	20.9%	303	57.0	38.0	52.0				53.0	34.0	47.0			45.0				$10,240	$2,035	$8,204
Deer Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4800 Highway 2321	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-5462	707	42	16.6	50.8%	526 (74.4%)	43 (6.1%)	69 (9.8%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (8.6%)	39.5	1355^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.9%		38.9	1363^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	39.2%	8	55.0	40.0	38.0				65.0	52.0	43.0			47.0				$10,145	$1,442	$8,701
Palm Bay Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1104 Balboa Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	317	17	18.6	61.2%	108 (34.1%)	91 (28.7%)	76 (24.0%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (10.7%)	51.1	1072^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	52.5%		43.3	1247^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.3%	175	57.0	50.0	47.0				57.0	61.0	55.0			53.0				$9,345	$1,010	$8,335

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Haven Charter Academy

How many students attend Bay Haven Charter Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 765 students attended Bay Haven Charter Academy.

Is Bay Haven Charter Academy a good school?

Bay Haven Charter Academy ranks 572^nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Bay Haven Charter Academy in?

Bay

What is the racial makeup of Bay Haven Charter Academy?

Students at Bay Haven Charter Academy are 67% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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