J.R. Arnold High School

J.R. Arnold High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
550 N Alf Coleman Rd,  Panama City Beach, FL
Bay District Schools
3.7
2.2
1,637 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Britt Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
560
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
49.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
391:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
70.7%
Hispanic
13%
Black
8.5%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida State University 384 Students
University of Florida 301 Students
Gulf Coast State College 244 Students
University of Central Florida 226 Students
University of North Florida 171 Students
University of South Florida 152 Students
University of West Florida 149 Students
University of Miami 121 Students
Troy University 98 Students
Auburn University 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 90 Students
Nursing 71 Students
Psychology 64 Students
Biology 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Engineering 32 Students
Mechanical Engineering 29 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 26 Students
Pre-Law Studies 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 216 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/30/2025
I have had great experiences attending this school. They have put me on a good path ensuring I am ready to further my career attending college. Arnold High School is a wonderful environment with great sports, clubs, teachers, and friendly students.
3.0 Senior
1/15/2025
Jr Arnold High School all around is a interesting school to say the least. I spent 4 years at this institution and all I can say is that more than anything I adore the arts teachers. They were probably the highlight of my weeks coming into there classes. They are all engaging and really help us students learn. 10/10 would recommend them.
5.0 Senior
1/26/2024
I have had an amazing experience with Arnold high school. My favorite thing about my four years at this school is definitely to involvement. My school offers so many different clubs and extra curricular activities. Students are open to creating new clubs they believe we should enforce.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 4 Reviews
1.0 other
6/30/2023
My experience with arnold was great aside from all of the staff. They never responded to emails, phone calls and getting in touch with the counselors was near impossible, she was ALWAYS "in a meeting" or "out for lunck" I waited in the office for multiple days without ever getting to speak with her.
2.0 parent
5/23/2023
Our child attended Arnold High School all 4 years. Most teachers were good, with a couple notable exceptions that emphasized liberal indoctrination rather than teaching their curriculum. The largest problems with this school is poor communication coupled with administrators who are "by the book" wit...
1.0 parent
3/21/2022
My children have been taunted at this school so badly that they have lost all confidence in themselves its so sad that nobody pays attention to bullying by Staff until it’s too late i dont want what happen to Gabby Green to happen to anyones children including mine the staff at Arnold HighSchool has...
5.0 parent
1/16/2020
Excellent School with Caring Teachers and Administration.

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J.R. Arnold High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Panama City Beach, FL, in the Panama City Beach neighborhood, and is served by the Bay District Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,637 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. J.R. Arnold High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $612,098. Discover additional schools in the area, like Surfside Middle School, Covenant Christian School, Bacot Academy, and more. Learn more about what Panama City Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J.R. Arnold High School.

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