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Central High School

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

718^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 15% of Florida high schools

Summary

Central High School is a public charter high school located in Panama City, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 106 students. The school is part of the Bay District, which is ranked 35 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central High School consistently performs significantly below the district and state averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 5% of students were proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 56% in the Bay District and 60% statewide. The school also has relatively low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 56.9% to 91.4% over the past few years, compared to the district and state averages of around 90%. Additionally, Central High School has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 92.6% in recent years, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Central High School to other nearby schools in the Bay District, it is clear that Central High School is an outlier in terms of academic performance and other key metrics. For example, North Bay Haven Career Academy, a charter school located about 6 miles away, consistently outperforms Central High School and the district/state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates often exceeding 90% in core subjects. The high chronic absenteeism rates and low socioeconomic status of the student population at Central High School may be contributing factors to the school's poor academic performance, and significant improvements are needed to bring the school's performance in line with district and state averages.

Students ?

24.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,762

Per pupil spending ?

40.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1250 W 17th St
Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 215-0770

District: Bay

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.5%

Hispanic:

22.2%

African American:

18.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 17th percentile in 2018 → 15th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (20% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (64% vs 92%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school20%

District avg60%

Florida avg62%

718^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 15%▼ down 2 pts since 2018

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 9High Schools in the Bay

35^th of 67Bay 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
2025	6.5	718 of 844	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	8.0	684 of 807	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	5.8	697 of 792	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	3.8	708 of 774	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.9	656 of 746	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	12.9	598 of 734	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	9.5	594 of 716	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History35%-36 vs state

Biology 133%-38 vs state

English Language Arts22%-35 vs state

Algebra 15%-55 vs state

Geometry0%-55 vs state

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Schools Near Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
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%)	6.5	718^th of 844 public high schools	14.9%		8	684^th of 807 public high schools	15.2%	34				30.0	19.0					5.0	0.0	33.0	35.0		$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%)	48.3	355^th of 844 public high schools	57.9%		44.7	369^th of 807 public high schools	54.3%	14	63.0	58.0	67.0	71.0	32.0	30.0	53.0	57.0	56.0	58.0		77.0	88.0	64.0	$11,366	$1,813	$9,554
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%)	40.5	459^th of 844 public high schools	45.6%		46	352^nd of 807 public high schools	56.4%	107				53.0	52.0					29.0	42.0	71.0	70.0		$9,050	$813	$8,237
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%)	89.6	19^th of 844 public high schools	97.7%					(n/a)				88.0	93.0					97.0	83.0	98.0	94.0
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%)								(n/a)															$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%)	2	808^th of 844 public high schools	4.3%		3.2	755^th of 807 public high schools	6.4%	53		10.0	9.0	16.0	0.0		10.0	5.0	5.0	9.0	2.0	12.0	15.0	15.0	$18,158	$1,852	$16,307
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%)	4.1	762^nd of 844 public high schools	9.7%		3.3	751^st of 807 public high schools	6.9%	11	7.0	15.0	14.0			13.0	10.0	14.0	7.0		25.0	10.0		29.0	$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%)	54.4	279^th of 844 public high schools	66.9%		55.7	245^th of 807 public high schools	69.6%	34				63.0	66.0					44.0	45.0	78.0	78.0		$7,164	$340	$6,825

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School

What district is Central High School in?

Bay

What is the racial makeup of Central High School?

Students at Central High School are 47% White, 22% Hispanic, 18% African American, 12% Two or more races.

Is Central High School a good school?

Central High School ranks in the bottom 14.9% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 99 students attended Central High School.

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