Serving 1,112 students in grades 9-12, Bay High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bay High School's student population of 1,112 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bay High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2688 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
28%
21%
White
46%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay High School's ranking?
Bay High School is ranked #2688 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bay High School often compared to?
Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. Crawford Mosley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Bay High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bay High School?
1,112 students attend Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bay High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay High School?
Bay High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bay High School offer ?
Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bay High School part of?
Bay High School is part of Bay School District.
School Reviews
5 5/5/2023
Bay High is a wonderful opportunity for an excellent education. Bay High offers those headed toward trade school, college, or the labor market the opportunity to learn and grow in a loving, accepting environment. It is a school that dares to be itself. Happy children attend Bay High. Gifted children attend Bay High. Mike GrabnerParent and Alumni
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