RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL

1,394 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Rutherford High School, located at 1000 School Ave in Panama City, Florida, is a long-standing public institution within the Bay District Schools system. Known for its deep roots in the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and career-focused technical training. Its mission focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering school spirit and student engagement in a diverse educational environment. As part of the Bay County school district, Rutherford provides students with access to various support services, digital resources, and extracurricular clubs designed to promote personal growth and leadership. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, faculty contact, or specific school policies, the district’s official website at [www.bay.k12.fl.us](http://www.bay.k12.fl.us/) serves as the primary portal for the community.

1,394

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	467
Hispanic	304
Black	447
Asian	24
Two or More	142
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

White
467 (33.5%)
Black
447 (32.1%)
Hispanic
304 (21.8%)
Two or More
142 (10.2%)
Asian
24 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5%)
American Indian
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)767-4500
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	760
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 6 192

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 168

Grade 9 240

Grade 10 226

Grade 11 210

Grade 12 180