J. R. Arnold High School is a public high school open in Panama City Beach, Florida, United States. Serving grades 9 through 12, it is part of the Bay District Schools. Its school mascot is the Marlin.
Serving 1,629 students in grades 9-12, J.r. Arnold 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,629 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: J.R. Arnold High School serves the west part of its school district in Panama City Beach, FL, covering an area of approximately 167.9 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
J.r. Arnold High School's student population of 1,629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,629 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
J.r. Arnold High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.r. Arnold High School is 0.55, 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
#2154 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
38%
Black
10%
21%
White
64%
34%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Grey
School Mascot
Mighty Blue Marlin
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.r. Arnold High School's ranking?
J.r. Arnold High School is ranked #2154 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are J.r. Arnold High School often compared to?
J.r. Arnold High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. Crawford Mosley High School, Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of J.r. Arnold High School?
The graduation rate of J.r. Arnold High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend J.r. Arnold High School?
1,629 students attend J.r. Arnold High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of J.r. Arnold High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J.r. Arnold High School?
J.r. Arnold High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does J.r. Arnold High School offer ?
J.r. Arnold High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J.r. Arnold High School part of?
J.r. Arnold High School is part of Bay School District.
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