Rosenwald High School is a public alternative secondary school in Panama City, Florida. It inherits the name of the Rosenwald School, a type of school founded for African American students established with support from Julius Rosenwald. The former school building is a historic landmark.
Serving 324 students in grades 6-12, Rosenwald 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosenwald High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rosenwald High School's student population of 324 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rosenwald High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosenwald High School is 0.60, 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
#3702 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosenwald High School's ranking?
Rosenwald High School is ranked #3702 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Rosenwald High School often compared to?
Rosenwald High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rutherford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rosenwald High School?
The graduation rate of Rosenwald High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rosenwald High School?
324 students attend Rosenwald High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Rosenwald High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosenwald High School?
Rosenwald High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rosenwald High School offer ?
Rosenwald High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosenwald High School part of?
Rosenwald High School is part of Bay School District.
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