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Amikids Maritime Academy

Q: Is Amikids Maritime Academy a good school?

Amikids Maritime Academy ranks 275 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

275^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 67% of Florida high schools

Summary

Amikids Maritime Academy in Panama City, FL, is a very small alternative high school serving just 26 students in grades 9-12 within the Bay district, offering a specialized maritime-focused curriculum that sets it apart from traditional schools.

This school stands out for its highly individualized learning environment, with a student-teacher ratio of just 5.2:1—dramatically lower than nearby comprehensive schools like A. Crawford Mosley High School (23:1) and Bay High School (19.8:1). To support this small setting, the school spends $30,671 per student, which is more than four times what Mosley spends. Despite its alternative status, Amikids has shown it can achieve strong results in certain subjects—for example, 93% of students were proficient in Biology 1 in 2023-2024, and 84% were proficient in US History in 2025-2026. These scores often rival or exceed those at top-performing traditional schools. However, performance is inconsistent, with Algebra 1 proficiency dropping from 65% to 45% in recent years, and 10th-grade ELA proficiency at just 42% in 2025-2026.

The school's biggest challenge is a sharp rise in chronic absenteeism, which jumped from 25.8% in 2022-2023 to 40.4% in 2023-2024—a red flag that can undermine academic progress. Compared to other alternative schools in the area, Amikids is a standout: New Horizons Learning Center has an 86.2% chronic absenteeism rate and test scores in the single digits, while Rosenwald High School has 0% proficiency in Algebra 1. Amikids' low free/reduced lunch rate of 23.08% is also notably lower than these peers, suggesting its maritime focus attracts a specific group of motivated students. For parents, this school offers a unique, hands-on learning path with potential for high achievement, but the recent absenteeism trend warrants close attention.

Students ?

5.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,671

Per pupil spending ?

23.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 E Beach Dr
Panama City, FL 32401

(850) 919-2213

District: Bay

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.5%

Hispanic:

19.2%

Two or more races:

19.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2024 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (67th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2024

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg63%

Florida avg64%

275^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 14 pts since 2024

From top 19% (2024) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	55.1	275 of 838	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.3	154 of 807	80.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History84%+10 vs state

English Language Arts58%-3 vs state

Algebra 157%-6 vs state

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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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
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
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)
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
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
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 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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Amikids Maritime Academy

What is the racial makeup of Amikids Maritime Academy?

Students at Amikids Maritime Academy are 62% White, 19% Hispanic, 19% Two or more races.

Is Amikids Maritime Academy a good school?

Amikids Maritime Academy ranks 275^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Amikids Maritime Academy in?

Bay

How many students attend Amikids Maritime Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 26 students attended Amikids Maritime Academy.

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