Serving 91 students in grades 6-12, New Horizons Learning Center 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 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 Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Horizons Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Horizons Learning Center's student population of 91 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Horizons Learning Center 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 New Horizons Learning Center 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
#3597 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
27%
21%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Horizons Learning Center's ranking?
New Horizons Learning Center is ranked #3597 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Horizons Learning Center?
The graduation rate of New Horizons Learning Center is 60-79%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Horizons Learning Center?
91 students attend New Horizons Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of New Horizons Learning Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Horizons Learning Center?
New Horizons Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Horizons Learning Center offer ?
New Horizons Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Horizons Learning Center part of?
New Horizons Learning Center is part of Bay School District.
In what neighborhood is New Horizons Learning Center located?
New Horizons Learning Center is located in the St Andrews Bay neighborhood of Panama City, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in St Andrews Bay.
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