Central High School

Summary:

Central High School is a public charter high school located in Panama City, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 93 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 60.22% White, 15.05% African American, and 16.13% Hispanic students.

Despite its small size, Central High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 17.1% to 48.3%, which is much lower than the nearby North Bay Haven Career Academy (97.6%), Rutherford High School (84.2%), and A. Crawford Mosley High School (95.1%). Additionally, Central High School has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching as high as 98.0%, far exceeding the rates of nearby schools like Rosenwald High School (71.4%) and North Bay Haven Career Academy (17.6%).

Academically, Central High School's performance, as measured by proficiency rates in various state assessments, is significantly lower than the surrounding schools and the Bay District and Florida state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Central High School's proficiency rates ranged from 13% to 28%, while the Bay District and Florida state averages ranged from 51% to 68%. This performance gap is particularly stark when compared to other charter schools in the area, such as North Bay Haven Career Academy and Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12, which consistently outperform Central High School across various metrics.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 1250 W. 17th St
       Panama City, FL  32405


(850) 215-0770

District: Bay

SchoolDigger Rank:
684th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,994 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  46.5 Help
Number of students:  93

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.2%
Hispanic:
16.1%
African American:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central High School ranks worse than 84.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 8th among 10 ranked high schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.99. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Central High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Central High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.2%), Hispanic (16.1%), African American (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School is 46.5. 9 high schools in the Bay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Central High School employs 2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School is $12,994, which is the 4th highest among 10 high schools in the Bay School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 684th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Central High School in the ranking list.)

Bay:

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


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Rank History for Central High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.55 594th 716 17.0%
2019 12.92 598th 734 18.5%
2021 6.94 656th 746 12.1%
2022 3.80 708th 774 8.5%
2023 5.85 697th 792 12.0%
2024 7.99 684th 807 15.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 25 11 0 3 0 0 4 0 43
2017 100 35 2 4 1 0 9 0 151
2018 130 27 2 4 1 0 10 0 174
2019 155 20 0 16 1 0 6 0 198
2020 111 21 1 15 0 0 9 0 157
2021 88 14 0 14 0 1 9 0 126
2022 60 10 1 9 0 1 8 0 89
2023 56 14 0 15 1 0 7 0 93

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 Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 43 1.0 43.0 18.6
2017 151 5.0 30.2 37.1
2018 174 8.0 21.7 1.7
2019 198 7.0 28.2 74.7
2020 157 8.0 19.6 44.6
2021 126 3.0 42.0 54.8
2022 89 2.0 44.5 65.2
2023 93 2.0 46.5 50.5

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 Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 43 1.0 43.0 18.6
2017 151 5.0 30.2 37.1
2018 174 8.0 21.7 1.7
2019 198 7.0 28.2 74.7
2020 157 8.0 19.6 44.6
2021 126 3.0 42.0 54.8
2022 89 2.0 44.5 65.2
2023 93 2.0 46.5 50.5

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 Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,063 (16.3%) $5,440 (83.7%) $6,503
2019 $00 (0.0%) $6,403 (100.0%) $6,403
2020 $281 (3.7%) $7,302 (96.3%) $7,583
2021 $1,358 (15.4%) $7,467 (84.6%) $8,826
2022 $1,920 (17.4%) $9,116 (82.6%) $11,036
2023 $2,033 (15.6%) $10,961 (84.4%) $12,994

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School

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 598th of 734 High schoolsRanks 697th of 792 High schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Central High School)110
 11%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)5346
 7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course US History (Central High School)4518
 27%
   End of Course US History (Bay)7463
 11%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Central High School)5013
 37%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Bay)6557
 8%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Central High School)011
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Bay)6253
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19893
 53%
African American2014
 30%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic1615
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White15556
 63.9%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.7%50.5%
 24.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School

Students at Central High School are 60% White, 16% Hispanic, 15% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 93 students attended Central High School.

Central High School ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Florida high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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