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 1,637 students in grades 9-12, J.r. Arnold High School ranks in the top 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 49% (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 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
J.r. Arnold High School's student population of 1,637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
White, Blue, Grey
School Calendar
School Rankings
J.r. Arnold High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.r. Arnold High School is 0.52, 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
#1766 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mighty Blue Marlin
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.r. Arnold High School's ranking?
J.r. Arnold High School is ranked #1766 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
49% 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 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend J.r. Arnold High School?
1,637 students attend J.r. Arnold High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of J.r. Arnold High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% 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 23:1, 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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