Bay High School

1200 Harrison Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,298 students in grades 9-12, Bay High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bay High School's student population of 1,298 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,298 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bay High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2873 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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36%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bay High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bay High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bay High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
37%
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Black
27%
21%
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White
45%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Bay High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bay High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bay High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bay High School's ranking?
Bay High School is ranked #2873 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bay High School often compared to?
Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. Crawford Mosley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Bay High School is 84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bay High School?
1,298 students attend Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bay High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay High School?
Bay High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bay High School offer ?
Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bay High School part of?
Bay High School is part of Bay School District.

School Reviews

5   5/5/2023
Bay High is a wonderful opportunity for an excellent education. Bay High offers those headed toward trade school, college, or the labor market the opportunity to learn and grow in a loving, accepting environment. It is a school that dares to be itself. Happy children attend Bay High. Gifted children attend Bay High. Mike GrabnerParent and Alumni
- Posted by Parent - Mike Grabner

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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