- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Panama City, FL
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Federal NCES profile for Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120009007472Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #12 of 22
- schools in Panama City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 ranks #12 of 22 schools in Panama City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120009007472 · Panama City, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
203 enr · 25.4:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: A. Crawford Mosley High School (1,864 students)
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 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 203
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
203 students
What this shows Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 compares
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 43% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
African American 19.2%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Crawford Mosley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deane Bozeman School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J.R. Arnold High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12'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 other 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 (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
How many students attend Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12?
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Panama City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 is 25.4:1, which is 43% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12?
59.0% of students at Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12?
The largest demographic group at Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Panama City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12?
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 rank among schools in Panama City?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 ranks #12 of 22 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 schools in Panama City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay?
Besides Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12, 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.