Bay High School
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 767-4600
Fax: (850) 872-4651
District: Bay
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 1337 students
Bay High School, located in Panama City, Florida, serves grades 9-12 in the Bay district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Bay High School is a public school located in Panama City, FL. 1337 students attend Bay High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2025 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 4/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 Average SAT score data from Florida Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2026 demographic data from Florida Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 3/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Florida Department of Education. |
Worrisome patterns of out-of-school suspensions have been identified.
Posted: July 17, 2025
One of my kids is currently attending Bay High School, and the other graduated after receiving a fantastic education through the AICE program. The AICE director and counselors have been incredibly helpful, supportive, and easy to work with throughout the years. Although we were zoned for a different high school, it quickly became clearby the second day of the school yearthat it wasnt going to be the right fit for my child. I reached out to Mrs. Bland, the AICE director at Bay High, on a Friday afternoon. To my surprise and relief, she responded almost immediately with a clear explanation of the transfer process and timeline. She had mentioned things could be ready by Monday or Tuesday, but I was amazed to receive a follow-up email from her the very next dayon a Saturdayconfirming that everything was in place for my child to start on Monday morning. It was such a reassuring and encouraging experience, and I knew right then that we had made the right choice. It was truly a great start.
Every teacher theyve had has been dedicated, knowledgeable, and committed to their students success. Id like to especially commend the AP Calculus teacher, whose passion for teaching and ability to explain complex concepts made a significant impact. Bay Highs academic environment and the dedication of its staff have truly prepared my kids for college and beyond.
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Posted: September 21, 2017
Posted: September 21, 2017
This school had good teachers especially math teachers
Posted: September 21, 2017
Posted: September 21, 2017
You can not ask for better leadership at Bay High School
Posted: September 21, 2017
Posted: September 21, 2017
Zero tolerance when it comes to bullying
Posted: September 21, 2017
Bay High is a very good school
Posted: May 9, 2014
Bay High is pretty much ''okay''. But, considering the fact that we have SEVEN 45 minute classes a day, we pretty much learn nothing in class and have to teach ourselves. Teachers ARE HORRIBLE
Posted: March 5, 2013
BAY HIGH SCHOOL prepared me well for my career. I now have two PhDs and have worked in special education and missions around the world. Thank you Bay High. Great memories of my days there. Currently my wife and I are building schools in Korea. Don Cabbage, PhD Class of 1962
Posted: September 21, 2012
My child attends West florida High School and we had the pleasure of hosting Bay High School Tornadoes. I am very impressed with the sportmanship and class displayed by the band and football team. The commitment to excellence and pride of the students in their band and football team obvious, to the faculty, students and parents of Bay High School great job!
Posted: March 4, 2012
GREAT SCHOOL!!!!! Everyone is welcoming. Bay High has by far the best AICE program and the best school spirit!! I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this school. And to the parent with the negative comment... roaches do NOT fall out of the ceiling. I assure you that. Colleges LOVE the programs and Bay has an outstanding Band as well as choir program. Far superior.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premier Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Panama City | FL | 2.6 mi | |
| 2 | Callaway | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Panama City | FL | 5.4 mi | |
| 3 | Felix Lake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tyndall AFB | FL | 5.4 mi | |
| 4 | Hammock Bay | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Freeport | FL | 37.2 mi | |
| 5 | Sunsail | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Destin | FL | 47.2 mi | |
| 6 | Villa Tasso | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Niceville | FL | 47.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeport | Freeport | FL | 36.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| NSA Panama City | 5.9 mi. |
| Tyndall AFB | 8 mi. |
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