BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY

2501 HAWKS LANDING BLVD
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405

Charter School 766 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bay Haven Charter Academy, located in Panama City, Florida, is a highly regarded public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under the Bay District Schools umbrella, the academy is known for its rigorous academic curriculum, emphasis on character development, and a strong sense of community. By maintaining high expectations for student achievement and behavior, the school has consistently earned a reputation as a top-performing institution in the region, often attracting families seeking an alternative to traditional district schools.

The school’s philosophy centers on a "back-to-basics" approach to education, prioritizing core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics while integrating technology and character-building programs. Beyond academics, Bay Haven places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational model. With its dedicated faculty and a structured learning environment, the academy aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by fostering both intellectual growth and personal responsibility.

766

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	485
Hispanic	105
Black	84
Asian	28
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
485 (63.3%)
Hispanic
105 (13.7%)
Black
84 (11.0%)
Two or More
60 (7.8%)
Asian
28 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BAY
Phone:	(850)248-3500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	125
Grade 1	126
Grade 2	126
Grade 3	126
Grade 4	132
Grade 5	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	413	53.9%
Male	353	46.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)