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 1,701 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 49% (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 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- 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 1,701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
Black, Kelly green
School Rankings
Choctawhatchee Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Choctawhatchee Senior High School is 0.65, 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
#1990 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
54%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Choctawhatchee Senior High School's ranking?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School is ranked #1990 out of 3,704 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?
49% 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 91%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Choctawhatchee Senior High School?
1,701 students attend Choctawhatchee Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Choctawhatchee Senior High School students are White, 21% 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 20:1, 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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