BAY HIGH SCHOOL

1,289 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bay High School, located at 1200 Harrison Avenue in Panama City, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Bay District Schools system. As one of the long-standing pillars of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is centrally located in Panama City, serving as a hub for academic, extracurricular, and athletic activities for students in the surrounding area.

The school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic achievement and personal growth. Through its official website, http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/, the administration provides students and parents with essential resources, including information on district policies, school events, and academic programs. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community involvement, Bay High School strives to uphold the district's mission of preparing graduates to be successful, productive citizens in a global society.

1,289

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BAY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	562
Hispanic	244
Black	343
Asian	24
Two or More	106
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
562 (43.6%)
Black
343 (26.6%)
Hispanic
244 (18.9%)
Two or More
106 (8.2%)
Asian
24 (1.9%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BAY
Phone:	(850)767-4600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	528
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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

Grade 9 347

Grade 10 356

Grade 11 315

Grade 12 271

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BAY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	347
Grade 10	356
Grade 11	315
Grade 12	271

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BAY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	611	47.4%
Male	678	52.6%

High School 9th - 12th