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Kaleidoscope School of Discovery

Special education school · Grades K–12

Panama City, FL

2420 Jenks Ave Bldg C4, Panama City, FL 32405

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B+College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest special education school in Panama City
  • Serving families in Panama City since at least 2011

Kaleidoscope School of Discovery is a special education school in Panama City, Florida, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 159 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 174 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
159
Teachers
11.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 58 girls, 101 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
174 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 94% of special education schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 166 special education schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    143’11–12137’13–14146’15–16156’17–18164’21–22159’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K1
    15
    24
    39
    410
    512
    613
    719
    815
    923
    1017
    1119
    1212

    Student body

    White67%
    Black14%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
    Asian1%
    Two or more races1%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Kaleidoscope School of Discovery whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Kaleidoscope School of Discovery

    What grades does Kaleidoscope School of Discovery serve?

    Kaleidoscope School of Discovery serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Kaleidoscope School of Discovery?

    About 159 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Kaleidoscope School of Discovery?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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