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North Bay Haven Career Academy

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North Bay Haven Career Academy ranks 95 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

95^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 89% of Florida high schools

Summary

North Bay Haven Career Academy in Panama City, FL, is a high-performing public high school serving 865 students in grades 9-12 within the Bay district, and it has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for nine consecutive years.

This school stands out dramatically from its neighbors. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, 88% of students were proficient in Algebra 1 and 92% in Geometry, compared to just 49% and 67% at the nearby A. Crawford Mosley High School, which has a similar demographic profile. North Bay Haven also boasts a near-perfect graduation rate of 98.5% and exceptionally low chronic absenteeism at 16.4%—less than half the district average of 35.3%. In contrast, schools like Rosenwald High School and Central High School face significant challenges, with graduation rates around 73% and 64%, respectively, and chronic absenteeism rates exceeding 78%.

What makes North Bay Haven particularly impressive is its efficiency. It spends just $7,619 per student—far less than the district average and significantly less than lower-performing schools like Rosenwald, which spends $18,158 per student but achieves far lower test scores and graduation rates. This suggests the school’s success is driven by a strong school culture, effective teaching, and a supportive community. With a decade-long track record of top-100 state rankings, North Bay Haven offers a consistently excellent academic environment that is a clear standout in the Bay County area.

865

Students ?

22.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,619

Per pupil spending ?

28.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Buccaneer Dr
Panama City, FL 32404

(850) 248-0801

District: Bay

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.5%

Hispanic:

15.4%

Two or more races:

6.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (80% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Florida high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg63%

Florida avg64%

95^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	76.1	95 of 838	88.7%	★★★★☆
2025	79.7	77 of 844	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	83.6	53 of 807	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	85.0	47 of 792	94.1%	★★★★★
2022	78.9	73 of 774	90.6%	★★★★★
2021	82.5	49 of 746	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	84.4	37 of 734	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	82.5	50 of 716	93.0%	★★★★★
2017	83.2	44 of 714	93.8%	★★★★★
2016	87.5	30 of 693	95.7%	★★★★★
2014	85.4	47 of 687	93.2%	★★★★★
2013	81.3	63 of 648	90.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History93%+19 vs state

Geometry92%+36 vs state

Algebra 188%+25 vs state

Biology 182%+8 vs state

English Language Arts71%+10 vs state

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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
North Bay Haven Career Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1 Buccaneer Dr	Panama City	32404	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 248-0801	865	38	22.7	28.3%	575 (66.5%)	57 (6.6%)	133 (15.4%)	36 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	60 (6.9%)	76.1	95^th of 838 public high schools	88.7%		79.7	77^th of 844 public high schools	90.9%	18				69.0	73.0					88.0	92.0	82.0	93.0		$7,619	$00	$7,619
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
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
Rutherford High School	Public	6-12	1000 School Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4500	1,394	80	17.4	57.7%	467 (33.5%)	447 (32.1%)	304 (21.8%)	24 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	7 (0.5%)	142 (10.2%)	28	609^th of 838 public high schools	27.3%		23	648^th of 844 public high schools	23.2%	39	35.0	46.0	34.0	43.0	42.0	32.0	20.0	41.0	23.0	24.0	35.0	58.0	77.0	67.0	$10,918	$1,091	$9,828
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
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)
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 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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about North Bay Haven Career Academy

Is North Bay Haven Career Academy a good school?

North Bay Haven Career Academy ranks 95^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is North Bay Haven Career Academy in?

Bay

How many students attend North Bay Haven Career Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 865 students attended North Bay Haven Career Academy.

What is the racial makeup of North Bay Haven Career Academy?

Students at North Bay Haven Career Academy are 66% White, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American, 4% Asian.

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2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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