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Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

Q: Is Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 a good school?

Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 ranks 152 nd of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

152^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 82% of Florida high schools

Summary

Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 is a small public school in Panama City, FL, serving just 203 students in grades 6 through 12 within the Bay district, and it has become a standout success story in the area.

This school has transformed dramatically in recent years, achieving its highest-ever state ranking in the 2025-2026 school year. Its academic performance is exceptional compared to nearby schools. For example, 10th-grade English Language Arts proficiency hit an impressive 100%, far surpassing the district average of 63% and outperforming strong peers like A. Crawford Mosley High School (70%). In Geometry, Palm Bay scored 81% proficient, compared to the district average of 53% and Mosley's 51%. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate for three of the last five years, a stark contrast to schools like Rosenwald High School (73.6%) and Central High School (64.1%). Chronic absenteeism is also notably low at 27%, much better than the district average of 35.3% and far below struggling peers like New Horizons Learning Center (86.2%).

While Palm Bay is the top-performing traditional public school in its immediate area, it is not quite at the elite level of The Collegiate School At Fsu Pc, which ranks in the 98th percentile. Still, Palm Bay's small size allows for more individualized attention, and its efficient use of resources—with per-student spending lower than many high-spending, low-performing schools—makes it a compelling option for families seeking a high-quality, personalized education in Panama City.

203

Students ?

18.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,366

Per pupil spending ?

54.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401

(850) 215-0770

District: Bay

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.4%

Hispanic:

29.6%

African American:

19.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 64th percentile in 2016 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (72% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg62%

Florida avg62%

Middle school

336^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 45 pts since 2016

From bottom 28% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

152^nd of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 18 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 9High Schools in the Bay

28^th of 70Bay among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	69.5	336 of 1216	72.4%	★★★★☆
2025	53.5	545 of 1205	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.4	359 of 1196	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	53.0	521 of 1177	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.3	470 of 1148	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.0	612 of 1136	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.4	862 of 1099	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.5	875 of 1035	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	24.5	793 of 1031	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	28.3	720 of 997	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	152 of 838	81.9%	★★★★☆
2025	48.3	355 of 844	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.7	369 of 807	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.1	240 of 792	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.1	309 of 774	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.7	349 of 746	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	26.2	515 of 734	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.8	378 of 716	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.6	305 of 714	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.4	247 of 693	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	51.0	320 of 687	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	41.3	359 of 648	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.4	173 of 606	71.5%	★★★★☆
2011	59.4	272 of 622	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	53.4	323 of 620	47.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics88%+11 vs state

Geometry81%+25 vs state

English Language Arts76%+15 vs state

Biology 175%~ state avg

Math68%+9 vs state

Algebra 167%+4 vs state

Science54%~ state avg

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by a citizen
Friday, March 22, 2013

It is a high B school with a very high parent/student approval rating. The students love to go to school and don't want to leave at the end of the day. They just got their charter extended for two years and are combining the middle and high schools at one location. The teachers are really great to the kids and they offer dual enrolled classes as well as internships. Great place for shy kids. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12	Public, Charter	6-12	1104 Balboa Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	203	11	18.4	54.7%	86 (42.4%)	39 (19.2%)	60 (29.6%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.9%)	68.3	152^nd of 838 public high schools	81.9%		48.3	355^th of 844 public high schools	57.9%	203	81.0	75.0	66.0	67.0	100.0	68.0	76.0	54.0	54.0	67.0	81.0	75.0		88.0	$11,366	$1,813	$9,554
Bay Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	6-12	1311 Balboa Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 767-4377	14	0		42.9%	13 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)								(n/a)															$5,417	$36	$5,381
Central High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1250 W 17th St	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	99	4	24.7	40.4%	47 (47.5%)	18 (18.2%)	22 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (12.1%)	4.2	749^th of 838 public high schools	10.6%		6.5	718^th of 844 public high schools	14.9%	31					15.0					10.0	4.0	39.0	30.0		$13,762	$1,552	$12,211
Bay High School	Public	9-12	1200 Harrison Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4600	1,289	65	19.8	44.2%	562 (43.6%)	343 (26.6%)	244 (18.9%)	24 (1.9%)	7 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	106 (8.2%)	38.6	490^th of 838 public high schools	41.5%		40.5	459^th of 844 public high schools	45.6%	31				57.0	60.0					32.0	31.0	68.0	72.0		$9,050	$813	$8,237
Chautauqua Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1118 Magnolia Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 785-5056	52	5	10.4	32.7%	33 (63.5%)	8 (15.4%)	9 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Amikids Maritime Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	200 E Beach Dr	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 919-2213	26	5	5.2	23.1%	16 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (19.2%)	55.1	275^th of 838 public high schools	67.2%					(n/a)				68.0	42.0					57.0			84.0		$30,671	$00	$30,671
Rosenwald High School	Public	6-12	924 Bay Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4580	351	27	13.0	62.1%	194 (55.3%)	90 (25.6%)	46 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.1%)	1.6	808^th of 838 public high schools	3.6%		2	808^th of 844 public high schools	4.3%		20.0	6.0	13.0	12.0	14.0	10.0	11.0	7.0	11.0	0.0	5.0	16.0	10.0	17.0	$18,158	$1,852	$16,307
The Collegiate School At Fsu Pc	Public, Charter	9-12	2430 St Andrews Blvd	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Fsu Bay	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 770-2900	178	11	16.9	12.4%	121 (68.0%)	19 (10.7%)	21 (11.8%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	14 (7.9%)	89.4	17^th of 838 public high schools	98.0%		89.6	19^th of 844 public high schools	97.7%	2				96.0	86.0					95.0	97.0	92.0	95.0
New Horizons Learning Center	Public	6-12	3200 Minnesota Ave	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1110	93	17	5.4	79.6%	50 (53.8%)	32 (34.4%)	6 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.4%)								(n/a)															$36,492	$4,648	$31,845
A. Crawford Mosley High School	Public	9-12	501 Mosley Dr	Lynn Haven	32444	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-4400	1,864	81	23.0	29.7%	1,291 (69.3%)	189 (10.1%)	208 (11.2%)	33 (1.8%)	6 (0.3%)	8 (0.4%)	129 (6.9%)	55.1	274^th of 838 public high schools	67.3%		54.4	279^th of 844 public high schools	66.9%	5				67.0	70.0					49.0	51.0	81.0	73.0		$7,164	$340	$6,825

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

How many students attend Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12?

In the 2024-25 school year, 203 students attended Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12.

What district is Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 in?

Bay

What is the racial makeup of Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12?

Students at Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 are 42% White, 30% Hispanic, 19% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Is Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 a good school?

Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 ranks 152^nd of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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