Florida State University Panama City is located 100 miles from the Florida State University Tallahassee campus in Panama City, Florida. Established in 1982, the campus serves more than 4,000 students supported by 20 bachelor's and nine graduate degree programs on campus and online.
Florida State University Panama City Developmental Laborato serves 97 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1982
School Rankings
The diversity score of Florida State University Panama City Developmental Laborato is 0.49, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Florida State University Panama City Developmental Laborato?
97 students attend Florida State University Panama City Developmental Laborato.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Florida State University Panama City Developmental Laborato students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida State University Panama City Developmental Laborato?
Florida State University Panama City Developmental Laborato has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florida State University Panama City Developmental Laborato offer ?
Florida State University Panama City Developmental Laborato offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Florida State University Panama City Developmental Laborato part of?
Florida State University Panama City Developmental Laborato is part of Fsu Bay School District.
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