Students actively participating in educational activities at the Collegiate School.
The Collegiate School at Florida State University Panama City has earned an ‘A’ grade from the state of Florida for the second consecutive year. This achievement highlights the school’s dedication to delivering high-quality education. Established with a significant grant, the school focuses on advanced academics and career preparation. With plans for further enrollment and engaging programs in STEAM, the school exemplifies growth and commitment to educational excellence in Bay County.
Florida State University Panama City’s Collegiate School has received an ‘A’ grade from the state of Florida for two consecutive years, reaffirming its reputation as a high-performing educational institution in the region.
The school was established in August 2023 through a start-up grant of $7.6 million awarded by Triumph Gulf Coast, a regional economic development organization. The funding was aimed at creating a specialized developmental laboratory high school focused on advanced academics and career preparation.
The Collegiate School functions as a developmental laboratory high school, emphasizing dual enrollment opportunities and career technical education programs. It initially welcomed a cohort of 100 ninth-graders and plans to admit an additional 100 freshmen in 2024. The school also prioritizes enrollment of students from military families but accepts applicants from various middle schools across Bay County.
The school’s student achievement, learning gains, and college and career accomplishments are all factors that contribute to its state grading system. These grades offer a straightforward performance measure for parents and the community, highlighting the school’s success in delivering quality education.
The school is located at 2430 St. Andrews Blvd, Panama City. The current 9th and 10th grades comprise nearly 200 students, indicating growth since its inception. The original cohort of students, now in 11th grade, will transition to newly renovated facilities on the FSU Panama City campus.
New student registration for the upcoming school year will open in October. The third cohort of freshmen is scheduled to begin classes on August 11. The school’s focus remains on providing a diverse array of academic and career options, including emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
In June 2025, the Collegiate School will host its second Summer Institute, in partnership with the Florida State University Panama City STEM Institute. This program will feature day camps aimed at students in grades seven and eight, emphasizing STEAM — science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.
The Collegiate School continues to expand its programs, aiming to prepare students for a variety of career pathways. Its growth and academic success exemplify efforts to enhance advanced education and technical training within Bay County’s educational landscape.
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