Bay School District

The Bay School District is located in Panama City, FL and includes 42 schools that serve 27,005 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Bay School District spends $7,475 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student Information

The Bay School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Bay School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Bay School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.