Fort Walton Beach High School is a high school located in the center of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Lindsay Smith is the current principal. Placement classes have an open enrollment policy.
Serving 1,558 students in grades 9-12, Fort Walton Beach High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 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 Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Walton Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Walton Beach High School's student population of 1,558 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
White, Red, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Fort Walton Beach High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Walton Beach 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
#1484 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
54%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Walton Beach High School's ranking?
Fort Walton Beach High School is ranked #1484 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fort Walton Beach High School often compared to?
Fort Walton Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Choctawhatchee Senior High School, Niceville Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Walton Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Walton Beach High School is 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fort Walton Beach High School?
1,558 students attend Fort Walton Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Fort Walton Beach High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Walton Beach High School?
Fort Walton Beach High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Walton Beach High School offer ?
Fort Walton Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Walton Beach High School part of?
Fort Walton Beach High School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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