NEW HORIZONS LEARNING CENTER

3200 MINNESOTA AVE
PANAMA CITY, FL 32405

93 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

New Horizons Learning Center, located in Panama City, Florida, is an alternative education facility operated by the Bay District Schools. The institution is specifically designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By offering specialized academic and behavioral interventions, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve their academic performance, and develop the social skills necessary for success.

The center serves as a critical resource within the Bay District, focusing on credit recovery, behavioral modification, and individualized instruction. By maintaining a smaller learning environment, New Horizons allows for more personalized attention from teachers and counselors. Ultimately, the school's mission is to re-engage students in their education, helping them stay on track toward graduation and preparing them for future success in college or the workforce.

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEW HORIZONS LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	6
Black	32
Two or More	5

White
50 (53.8%)
Black
32 (34.4%)
Hispanic
6 (6.5%)
Two or More
5 (5.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BAY
Phone:	(850)767-1110
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 19

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 17

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 11