How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL | PALM BAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY 6-12 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL | PANAMA CITY, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,629 | 203 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.5:1 | 24.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.7% | 59.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL | PALM BAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY 6-12 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.3% | 42.4% |
| African American | 10.0% | 19.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 29.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 7.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL | PALM BAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY 6-12 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 814.5:1 | 203:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.5% | 35.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 169 | 33 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.