- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Panama City, FL
Bay High School
Federal NCES profile for Bay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120009000039
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay High School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Bay High School held near 1,298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 120009000039 · Panama City, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,289 enr · 26.3:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Bay High School held near 1,298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A. Crawford Mo
A. Crawford Mosley High School
1,864 students
- Deane Bozeman
Deane Bozeman School
1,690 students
- J.R. Arnold Hi
J.R. Arnold High School
1,629 students
- Rutherford Hig
Rutherford High School
1,394 students
- This school
Bay High School
1,289 students
- Breakfast Poin
Breakfast Point Academy
1,089 students
What this shows Bay High School reports 1,289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay High School compares
Bay High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,289 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,289
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
African American 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Bay High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Bay reports $11,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deane Bozeman School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Breakfast Point Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bay High School
How many students attend Bay High School?
Bay High School has 1,289 students enrolled. It is a high school in Panama City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,255 (2022-23) → 1,298 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay High School is 26.3:1, which is 48% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bay High School?
49.0% of students at Bay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay High School?
The largest demographic group at Bay High School is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay High School?
Bay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bay High School rank among high schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Panama City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Panama City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides Bay High School, Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students), Deane Bozeman School (1,690 students), and J.R. Arnold High School (1,629 students). See the Bay district page for the complete list.