Summary
A. Crawford Mosley High School in Lynn Haven, FL, is a large traditional public high school serving 1,864 students in grades 9-12 within the Bay district, offering a stable, middle-ground option in a polarized academic landscape. The school stands out for its exceptionally high graduation rate of 96.9% (2024-2025), significantly above the state average of 92.2%, and consistently outperforms district and state averages in key subjects like Biology 1 (81% vs. 74% state) and English Language Arts (70% vs. 61% state). However, math proficiency is a notable weakness, with Algebra 1 scores (49%) trailing the district (58%) and state (63%), and Geometry scores (51%) also below the state average (56%).
Compared to nearby schools, Mosley occupies a clear middle ground. On one end, elite options like North Bay Haven Career Academy (5-star, 91st percentile) and The Collegiate School at FSU PC (5-star, 98th percentile) achieve top-tier results, while struggling schools like Rosenwald High School (0-star, 4th percentile) and Central High School (1-star, 11th percentile) face significant challenges. Mosley’s consistent performance and high graduation rate make it a reliable choice, though its math scores lag behind North Bay Haven Career Academy, which achieves 92% proficiency in Geometry with a similar student-teacher ratio and demographic profile.
Mosley operates efficiently, with the lowest spending per student ($7,164) among comparable traditional high schools in the district, paired with a high student-teacher ratio (23:1). This efficiency contrasts sharply with Rosenwald High School, which spends $18,158 per student (2.5x more) but has a 73.6% graduation rate and single-digit proficiency scores. A growing concern is chronic absenteeism, which has more than doubled since the pandemic to 32.6% (2023-2024), now above the state average of 31.4%. While Mosley’s strong science and ELA programs and high graduation rate are clear strengths, addressing math proficiency and absenteeism will be key to maintaining its solid reputation.
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