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PALM BAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY 6-12

1104 BALBOA AVE, PANAMA CITY, FL 32401BAY →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Charter
195
Students
Total enrolled
85%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,336
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 7% vs nat'l
24.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 58% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 195 students in grades 06–12 in PANAMA CITY, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,336 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

PALM BAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY 6-12 is a small high in PANAMA CITY, Florida, serving grades 06–12 with 195 students. The district invests $13,336 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at PALM BAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY 6-12

195
Total Students
24.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
8
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution87 male · 108 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 121 students
Student Composition
44%
33%
14%
8%
Asian2%
White44%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black14%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120009007472

Academic Outcomes at PALM BAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY 6-12

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE80
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
85%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 40th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32401

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,336Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,336
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,868
Student Support$2,534
Administration$1,600
Operations$2,000
Other$1,334
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,336 spent per student, an estimated $5,908 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
46%
State government
33.0%
Local (property tax)
46.0%
Federal programs
21.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 85% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BREAKFAST POINT ACADEMYTYNDALL ACADEMYBAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMYDEER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+14 more
↓
Middle
MOWAT MIDDLE SCHOOLSURFSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLMERRITT BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOLJINKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
High School
A. CRAWFORD MOSLEY HIGH SCHOOLJ.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOLRUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOLBAY HIGH SCHOOL
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyBay County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictBAY →
Phone: (850)215-0770
NCES ID: 120009007472
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PANAMA CITY seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BAY
High
A. CRAWFORD MOSLEY HIGH SCHOOL
1,901 students · 09–12
● 40 opp36% FRL
Other
DEANE BOZEMAN SCHOOL
1,619 students · PK–12
● 40 opp45% FRL
High
J.R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL
1,617 students · 09–12
36% FRL
High
RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL
1,337 students · 06–12
● 42 opp63% FRL
High
BAY HIGH SCHOOL
1,255 students · 09–12
● 42 opp53% FRL
Elem
BREAKFAST POINT ACADEMY
1,058 students · PK–08
47% FRL
High
NORTH BAY HAVEN CAREER ACADEMY
897 students · 09–12
● 42 opp22% FRL
Mid
MOWAT MIDDLE SCHOOL
868 students · 06–08
● 40 opp49% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1104 BALBOA AVE, PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.