Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

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

Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 ranks 369 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 is a public charter high school located in Panama City, Florida, serving grades 6-12 with a student population of 195. The school is part of the Bay District, which is ranked 28 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the Bay District and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 90% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 55% for the Bay District and Florida. The school has also maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 72.2% to 100% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.9% to 32.9% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as North Bay Haven Career Academy, Rutherford High School, and New Horizons Learning Center, Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 generally outperforms in terms of test scores and graduation rates, but has higher chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests the school may need to focus on improving student attendance and engagement to further enhance its academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401

(850) 215-0770

District: Bay

SchoolDigger Rank:
369^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,807

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.8%

Hispanic:

31.3%

African American:

16.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 ranks better than 70% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 ranks better than 54.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 10 ranked high schools in the Bay School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.8%), Hispanic (31.3%), African American (16.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 is 22.3. 5 high schools in the Bay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 is $17,807, which is the 3^rd highest among 10 high schools in the Bay School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 359^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 369^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 in the ranking list.)

Bay:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay 28^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	28.31	720^th	997	27.8%
2017	24.54	793^rd	1031	23.1%
2018	18.52	875^th	1035	15.5%
2019	24.42	862^nd	1099	21.6%
2021	45.98	612^th	1136	46.1%
2022	56.28	470^th	1148	59.1%
2023	53.04	521^st	1177	55.7%
2024	67.38	359^th	1196	70.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	53.42	323^rd	620	47.9%
2011	59.43	272^nd	622	56.3%
2012	58.35	173^rd	606	71.5%
2013	41.33	359^th	648	44.6%
2014	50.98	320^th	687	53.4%
2016	53.39	247^th	693	64.4%
2017	47.56	305^th	714	57.3%
2018	39.77	378^th	716	47.2%
2019	26.25	515^th	734	29.8%
2021	41.69	349^th	746	53.2%
2022	48.13	309^th	774	60.1%
2023	55.11	240^th	792	69.7%
2024	44.69	369^th	807	54.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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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

Enrollment information for Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	125	24	1	12	2	n/a	n/a	2	166
2010	168	38	1	15	5	n/a	n/a	4	231
2011	132	26	1	10	3	0	5	0	177
2012	110	23	0	11	3	0	3	0	150
2013	88	10	0	7	0	0	3	0	108
2014	84	7	1	10	0	0	3	0	105
2015	93	11	2	14	3	0	2	0	125
2016	215	27	5	29	2	0	11	0	289
2017	219	28	4	28	2	0	14	0	295
2018	234	27	5	32	1	0	23	0	322
2019	243	35	3	40	1	0	33	0	355
2020	175	32	3	47	0	0	17	0	274
2021	148	36	2	59	0	0	14	0	259
2022	111	32	5	44	0	0	15	0	207
2023	85	28	3	64	0	0	15	0	195
2024	88	33	3	63	0	0	14	0	201

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	166	n/a	n/a	0
2010	231	n/a	n/a	3.5
2011	177	11.0	16.0	0
2012	150	9.0	16.6	0
2013	108	6.0	18.0	10.2
2014	105	3.0	35.0	34.3
2015	125	5.0	25.0	47.2
2016	289	15.0	19.2	15.6
2017	295	17.0	17.3	22.4
2018	322	18.0	17.8	37
2019	355	18.0	19.7	59.4
2020	274	15.0	18.2	52.2
2021	259	14.0	18.5	49.8
2022	207	7.0	29.5	57.5
2023	195	8.0	24.3	62.1
2024	201	9.0	22.3	51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	166	n/a	n/a	0
2010	231	n/a	n/a	3.5
2011	177	11.0	16.0	0
2012	150	9.0	16.6	0
2013	108	6.0	18.0	10.2
2014	105	3.0	35.0	34.3
2015	125	5.0	25.0	47.2
2016	289	15.0	19.2	15.6
2017	295	17.0	17.3	22.4
2018	322	18.0	17.8	37
2019	355	18.0	19.7	59.4
2020	274	15.0	18.2	52.2
2021	259	14.0	18.5	49.8
2022	207	7.0	29.5	57.5
2023	195	8.0	24.3	62.1
2024	201	9.0	22.3	51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$6,255 (100.0%)	$6,255
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$50,030 (100.0%)	$50,030
2020	$514 (3.6%)	$13,741 (96.4%)	$14,255
2021	$1,715 (13.9%)	$10,591 (86.1%)	$12,306
2022	$1,893 (9.5%)	$18,092 (90.5%)	$19,986
2023	$1,324 (7.4%)	$16,483 (92.6%)	$17,807

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 862^nd of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 521^st of 1177 Middle schools	34.2%
Ranks 515^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 240^th of 792 High schools	39.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	45	58	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	56	52	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	32	69	37%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	53	48	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	44	44
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	54	49	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	42	44	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	59	52	7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	33	56	23%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	59	49	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	3	23	20%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bay)	48	40	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	23	31	8%
8th Grade Science (Bay)	51	51
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	32	48	16%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	58	49	9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	54	40	14%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Bay)	53	46	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	39	70	31%
End of Course Biology 1 (Bay)	71	62	9%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	52	50	2%
End of Course US History (Bay)	74	63	11%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	56	77	21%
End of Course Civics (Bay)	74	71	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	29	51	22%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Bay)	65	57	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12)	25	44	19%
End of Course Geometry (Bay)	62	53	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	355	195	45.1%
African American	35	28	20%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	40	64	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	243	85	65%
Two or More Races	33	15	54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.4%	62.1%	2.6%

Schools Near Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	201	9	22.3	51.7%	88 (43.8%)	33 (16.4%)	63 (31.3%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.0%)	44.7	369^th of 807 public high schools	54.3%		55.1	240^th of 792 public high schools	69.7%	129	53.0	65.0	68.0	38.0	35.0	43.0	67.0	88.0	59.0	90.0	77.0	65.0	38.0	69.0	$17,807	$1,324	$16,483
Central High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1250 W. 17th St	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 215-0770	106	1	106.0	54.7%	64 (60.4%)	15 (14.2%)	17 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.5%)	8	684^th of 807 public high schools	15.2%		5.8	697^th of 792 public high schools	12.0%	13				25.0	13.0					22.0	20.0	24.0	28.0		$12,994	$2,033	$10,961
Bay High School	Public	9-12	1200 Harrison Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4600	1,298	59	22.1	51.6%	587 (45.2%)	347 (26.7%)	228 (17.6%)	24 (1.8%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	106 (8.2%)	46	352^nd of 807 public high schools	56.4%		41.9	372^nd of 792 public high schools	53.0%	20				62.0	64.0					25.0	33.0	64.0	59.0		$9,061	$1,519	$7,542
Chautauqua Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1118 Magnolia Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 785-5056	47	5	9.4	34.0%	33 (70.2%)	4 (8.5%)	8 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)
Amikids Maritime Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	200 E. Beach Drive	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 919-2213	88	3	29.3	21.6%	75 (85.2%)	1 (1.1%)	6 (6.8%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	67.3	154^th of 807 public high schools	80.9%					(n/a)				66.0	76.0					45.0	64.0	93.0			$6,579	$00	$6,579
Rosenwald High School	Public	6-12	924 Bay Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4580	324	25	12.7	69.4%	184 (56.8%)	83 (25.6%)	34 (10.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.9%)	3.2	755^th of 807 public high schools	6.4%		2.5	774^th of 792 public high schools	2.3%	19		18.0	5.0	6.0	13.0	9.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		4.0	12.0	12.0	11.0	$18,650	$4,722	$13,927
New Horizons Learning Center	Public	6-12	3200 Minnesota Ave	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-1110	91	17	5.3	78.0%	52 (57.1%)	25 (27.5%)	6 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.8%)	3.3	751^st of 807 public high schools	6.9%					(n/a)		15.0	20.0	15.0	5.0		25.0	6.0	7.0	15.0		9.0	13.0	20.0	$34,990	$8,203	$26,787
Florida State University Panama City Developmental Laborato	Public, Charter	9-12	4750 Collegiate Dr	Panama City	32405	Bay County	Fsu Bay	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 896-7728	97	7	14.9	19.6%	68 (70.1%)	12 (12.4%)	5 (5.2%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (10.3%)								(n/a)
A. Crawford Mosley High School	Public	9-12	501 Mosley Dr	Lynn Haven	32444	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	No	(850) 767-4400	1,838	79	23.4	34.5%	1,320 (71.8%)	159 (8.7%)	194 (10.6%)	35 (1.9%)	5 (0.3%)	7 (0.4%)	118 (6.4%)	55.7	245^th of 807 public high schools	69.6%		52.5	261^st of 792 public high schools	67.0%	16				56.0	58.0					39.0	49.0	76.0	75.0		$7,063	$622	$6,442
Rutherford High School	Public	6-12	1000 School Ave	Panama City	32401	Bay County	Bay	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 767-4500	1,423	76	18.7	61.3%	510 (35.8%)	476 (33.5%)	274 (19.3%)	34 (2.4%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	121 (8.5%)	22.9	616^th of 807 public high schools	23.7%		23.2	575^th of 792 public high schools	27.4%	41	27.0	32.0	31.0	29.0	34.0	20.0	30.0	40.0	26.0	27.0	37.0	49.0	58.0	46.0	$10,601	$2,083	$8,518

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12

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

Students at Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 are 44% White, 31% Hispanic, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

Bay

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 201 students attended Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12.

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

Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12 ranks 369^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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