- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Panama City Beach, FL
J.R. Arnold High School
Federal NCES profile for J.R. Arnold High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120009004305
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.R. Arnold High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Panama City Beach · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J.R. Arnold High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.R. Arnold High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Panama City Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120009004305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
J.R. Arnold High School held near 1,637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 71.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 120009004305 · Panama City Beach, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,629 enr · 24.7:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
J.R. Arnold High School held near 1,637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 71.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
J.R. Arnold 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
- This school
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
- Breakfast Poin
Breakfast Point Academy
1,089 students
What this shows J.R. Arnold High School reports 1,629 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.R. Arnold High School compares
J.R. Arnold 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,629 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,629
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 815 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, J.R. Arnold High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 J.R. Arnold High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deane Bozeman School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breakfast Point Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.R. Arnold 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
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- 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 (~1,629 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about J.R. Arnold High School
How many students attend J.R. Arnold High School?
J.R. Arnold High School has 1,629 students enrolled. It is a high school in Panama City Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,617 (2022-23) → 1,637 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.R. Arnold High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.R. Arnold High School is 24.7:1, which is 39% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.R. Arnold High School?
32.7% of students at J.R. Arnold High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.R. Arnold High School?
The largest demographic group at J.R. Arnold High School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Panama City Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.R. Arnold High School?
J.R. Arnold High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 J.R. Arnold High School rank among public schools in Panama City Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, J.R. Arnold High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Panama City Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Panama City Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides J.R. Arnold High School, Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students), Deane Bozeman School (1,690 students), and Rutherford High School (1,394 students). See the Bay district page for the complete list.