Enrollment
526
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Panama City, FL
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120009007791Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School is a mid-sized charter middle school in Panama City, Florida, enrolling 526 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 29% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.5% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Florida average.
With 526 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bay also operates A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students) and Deane Bozeman School (1,690 students) alongside North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School compares
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 57% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Two or More 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bay, which includes North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School.
$10,446
Per student
-6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 33.0%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deane Bozeman School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School
How many students attend North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School?
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School has 526 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Panama City, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School is 22.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School?
22.5% of students at North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School?
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School rank among middle schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Panama City on the city page.
Is North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School a good school?
North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides North Bay Haven Charter Academy Middle 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.
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