- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Panama City, FL
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120009008471Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 49.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Central High School grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 120009008471 · Panama City, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
99 enr · 49.5:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Central High School grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Central 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
- Bay High Schoo
Bay High School
1,289 students
- This school 99
Central High School
99 students
What this shows Central High School reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 49.5:1 | ▲ 178% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
49.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
49.5:1
students per teacher
- 178% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 12.1%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Central High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay reports $11,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central 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
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 99 students enrolled. It is a high school in Panama City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 49.5:1, which is 178% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 215% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
47.3% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Central High School rank among high schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 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 Central 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.