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BAY

Florida · Public School District
47
Schools
27,051
Students
$13,336
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
48.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
85.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

BAY is a public school district in Florida serving 27,051 students across 47 schools. It includes 23 elementary, 6 middle, 11 high schools, among them 11 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 85.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,336 is near the national average for a US public school district. 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (47)
Elementary Schools23 schools
Middle Schools6 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,336Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
46%
State
33.0%
Local (property tax)
46.0%
Federal
21.0%

Funding is shared between state (33%) and local sources (46%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
47
Schools
27,051
Students
49%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.2%
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 47 schools including 11 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BAY?
BAY has 47 public schools, serving a total of 27,051 students.
What is the graduation rate for BAY?
The graduation rate is 85.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BAY spend per student?
BAY spends $13,336 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BAY?
49% of students in BAY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BAY?
Yes — 11 of the 47 schools in BAY are charter schools.
What grade levels does BAY serve?
BAY serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BAY?
The median opportunity score across schools in BAY is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.