North Bay Haven Career Academy

Summary:

North Bay Haven Career Academy is a high-performing public charter school serving grades 9-12 in Panama City, Florida, with an enrollment of 897 students.

This school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic performance, with 97% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC, 90% in Geometry EOC, 91% in Biology 1 EOC, and 91% in US History EOC. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate of 97.6%, well above the state and district averages. While the student population is predominantly white (73.58%), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with 6.69% African American, 9.59% Hispanic, and 4.01% Asian students. Although the school has seen a gradual increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.8% in 2019-2020 to 17.6% in 2022-2023, it is still lower than the district and state averages.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Bay district, North Bay Haven Career Academy stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12, another charter school in the district, has lower test scores, graduation rates, and a higher chronic absenteeism rate than North Bay Haven Career Academy. This consistent high performance, with a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a top-50 statewide ranking, suggests that the school has a strong academic program and effective strategies in place to support student success.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404

(850) 248-0801

District: Bay

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,085

Student/teacher ratio: 30.9

Number of students: 897

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

Hispanic:

9.6%

African American:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Bay Haven Career Academy ranks better than 93.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 10 ranked high schools in the Bay School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Bay Haven Career Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (73.6%), Hispanic (9.6%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Bay Haven Career Academy is 30.9. 8 high schools in the Bay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Bay Haven Career Academy employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Bay Haven Career Academy is $7,085. 7 high schools in the Bay School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks North Bay Haven Career Academy 53^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See North Bay Haven Career Academy in the ranking list.)

Bay:

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

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Rank History for North Bay Haven Career Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	81.33	63^rd	648	90.3%
2014	85.36	47^th	687	93.2%
2016	87.51	30^th	693	95.7%
2017	83.19	44^th	714	93.8%
2018	82.50	50^th	716	93.0%
2019	84.43	37^th	734	95.0%
2021	82.53	49^th	746	93.4%
2022	78.93	73^rd	774	90.6%
2023	84.97	47^th	792	94.1%
2024	83.58	53^rd	807	93.4%

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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 North Bay Haven Career Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	86	7	1	1	0	0	1	96
2012	211	20	7	4	1	0	4	247
2013	320	46	10	13	1	0	5	395
2014	455	36	21	21	3	0	7	543
2015	505	38	26	23	3	0	15	610
2016	527	50	22	29	5	0	26	659
2017	564	63	27	33	6	0	41	734
2018	579	70	29	39	4	0	38	759
2019	623	78	43	46	7	0	50	847
2020	639	74	43	55	3	1	40	855
2021	659	70	41	70	1	2	40	883
2022	672	67	41	75	1	3	47	906
2023	660	60	36	86	2	4	49	897

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 North Bay Haven Career Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	96	6.0	16.0	18.8
2012	247	16.0	15.4	12.6
2013	395	25.0	15.8	22.5
2014	543	36.0	15.0	19.3
2015	610	35.0	17.4	24.4
2016	659	35.0	18.8	15.6
2017	734	35.0	20.9	25.7
2018	759	38.0	19.9	23.5
2019	847	37.0	22.8	28.1
2020	855	35.0	24.4	40.4
2021	883	36.0	24.5	24
2022	906	38.0	23.8	19.1
2023	897	29.0	30.9	22.4

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 North Bay Haven Career Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	96	6.0	16.0	18.8
2012	247	16.0	15.4	12.6
2013	395	25.0	15.8	22.5
2014	543	36.0	15.0	19.3
2015	610	35.0	17.4	24.4
2016	659	35.0	18.8	15.6
2017	734	35.0	20.9	25.7
2018	759	38.0	19.9	23.5
2019	847	37.0	22.8	28.1
2020	855	35.0	24.4	40.4
2021	883	36.0	24.5	24
2022	906	38.0	23.8	19.1
2023	897	29.0	30.9	22.4

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 North Bay Haven Career Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$27 (0.5%)	$5,333 (99.5%)	$5,360
2019	$30 (0.5%)	$5,566 (99.5%)	$5,596
2020	$24 (0.4%)	$5,687 (99.6%)	$5,711
2021	$278 (4.3%)	$6,131 (95.7%)	$6,409
2022	$995 (14.7%)	$5,762 (85.3%)	$6,757
2023	$755 (10.7%)	$6,331 (89.4%)	$7,085

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Bay Haven Career Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 47^th of 792 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (North Bay Haven Career Academy)	73	61	12%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	58	49	9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Bay Haven Career Academy)	75	70	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	53	46	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (North Bay Haven Career Academy)	88	89	1%
End of Course Biology 1 (Bay)	71	62	9%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (North Bay Haven Career Academy)	90	88	2%
End of Course US History (Bay)	74	63	11%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (North Bay Haven Career Academy)	97	88	9%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Bay)	65	57	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (North Bay Haven Career Academy)	96	93	3%
End of Course Geometry (Bay)	62	53	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	847	897	5.9%
African American	78	60	23.1%
American Indian	7	2	71.4%
Asian	43	36	16.3%
Hispanic	46	86	87%
Pacific Islander	0	4
White	623	660	5.9%
Two or More Races	50	49	2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.1%	22.4%	5.7%

Schools Near North Bay Haven Career 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 Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Bay Haven Career Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1 Buccaneer Dr	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-0801	897	29	30.9	22.4%	660 (73.6%)	60 (6.7%)	86 (9.6%)	36 (4.0%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	49 (5.5%)	83.6	53^rd of 807 public high schools	93.4%		85	47^th of 792 public high schools	94.1%	6				70.0	70.0					97.0	90.0	91.0	91.0		$7,085	$755	$6,331
A. Crawford Mosley High School	Public	9-12	501 Mosley Dr	Lynn Haven	32444	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-4400	1,901	76	24.8	36.0%	1,407 (74.0%)	164 (8.6%)	163 (8.6%)	45 (2.4%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	111 (5.8%)	55.7	245^th of 807 public high schools	69.6%		52.5	261^st of 792 public high schools	67.0%	16				56.0	58.0					39.0	49.0	76.0	75.0		$7,063	$622	$6,442
New Horizons Learning Center	Public	6-12	3200 Minnesota Ave	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1110	107	18	5.9	72.9%	61 (57.0%)	27 (25.2%)	9 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.3%)	3.3	751^st of 807 public high schools	6.9%					(n/a)		15.0	20.0	15.0	5.0		25.0	6.0	7.0	15.0		9.0	13.0	20.0	$34,990	$8,203	$26,787
Rutherford High School	Public	6-12	1000 School Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4500	1,337	66	20.3	63.2%	517 (38.7%)	427 (31.9%)	232 (17.4%)	38 (2.8%)	3 (0.2%)	11 (0.8%)	109 (8.2%)	22.9	616^th of 807 public high schools	23.7%		23.2	575^th of 792 public high schools	27.4%	41	27.0	32.0	31.0	29.0	34.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	26.0	27.0	37.0	49.0	58.0	46.0	$10,601	$2,083	$8,518
Rosenwald High School	Public	6-12	924 Bay Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4580	345	27	12.9	67.5%	169 (49.0%)	89 (25.8%)	67 (19.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	3.2	755^th of 807 public high schools	6.4%		2.5	774^th of 792 public high schools	2.3%	19		18.0	5.0	6.0	13.0	9.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		4.0	12.0	12.0	11.0	$18,650	$4,722	$13,927
Bay High School	Public	9-12	1200 Harrison Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4600	1,255	50	25.3	53.2%	554 (44.1%)	347 (27.6%)	225 (17.9%)	18 (1.4%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	104 (8.3%)	46	352^nd of 807 public high schools	56.4%		41.9	372^nd of 792 public high schools	53.0%	20				62.0	64.0					25.0	33.0	64.0	59.0		$9,061	$1,519	$7,542
Chautauqua Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1118 Magnolia Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 785-5056	46	5	9.2	28.3%	34 (73.9%)	4 (8.7%)	6 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)
Central High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1250 W. 17th St	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	93	2	46.5	50.5%	56 (60.2%)	14 (15.1%)	15 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.5%)	8	684^th of 807 public high schools	15.2%		5.8	697^th of 792 public high schools	12.0%	13				25.0	13.0					22.0	20.0	24.0	28.0		$12,994	$2,033	$10,961
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12	Public, Charter	6-12	1104 Balboa Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	195	8	24.3	62.1%	85 (43.6%)	28 (14.4%)	64 (32.8%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.7%)	44.7	369^th of 807 public high schools	54.3%		55.1	240^th of 792 public high schools	69.7%	129	53.0	65.0	68.0	38.0	35.0	43.0	67.0	88.0	59.0	90.0	77.0	65.0	38.0	69.0	$17,807	$1,324	$16,483
Amikids Maritime Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	200 E. Beach Drive	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 919-2213	22	0		18.2%	16 (72.7%)	1 (4.5%)	2 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.6%)	67.3	154^th of 807 public high schools	80.9%					(n/a)				66.0	76.0					45.0	64.0	93.0			$6,579	$00	$6,579

Frequently Asked Questions about North Bay Haven Career Academy

How many students attend North Bay Haven Career Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 897 students attended North Bay Haven Career Academy.

Is North Bay Haven Career Academy a good school?

Yes. North Bay Haven Career Academy ranks in the top 6.6% of Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of North Bay Haven Career Academy?

Students at North Bay Haven Career Academy are 74% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is North Bay Haven Career Academy in?

Bay

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