Choctawhatchee High School is a high school in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It is the only school in Okaloosa County to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Serving 1,720 students in grades 9-12, Choctawhatchee Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Choctawhatchee Senior High School serves the southern part of Fort Walton Beach, FL, covering an area of approximately 16.2 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the nearest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Choctawhatchee Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Choctawhatchee Senior High School's student population of 1,720 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,720 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Rankings
Choctawhatchee Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Choctawhatchee Senior High School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2445 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Kelly green
School Mascot
Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choctawhatchee Senior High School's ranking?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School is ranked #2445 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Choctawhatchee Senior High School often compared to?
Choctawhatchee Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Walton Beach High School, Niceville Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Choctawhatchee Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Choctawhatchee Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Choctawhatchee Senior High School?
1,720 students attend Choctawhatchee Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Choctawhatchee Senior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Choctawhatchee Senior High School?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Choctawhatchee Senior High School offer ?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Choctawhatchee Senior High School part of?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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