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Fort Walton Beach High School

400 Hollywood Blvd Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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Fort Walton Beach High School serves 1,910 students in grades 9-12.

Fort Walton Beach High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,910 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 20% in FL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
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:

School Overview

Fort Walton Beach High School's student population of 1,910 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,910 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

86 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Fort Walton Beach High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Fort Walton Beach High School is 0.61, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#1182 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

54%

48%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

58%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

12%

35%

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Black

15%

22%

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White

59%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.70

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Graduation Rate

97%

89%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

39%

50%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Okaloosa School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Walton Beach High School's ranking?

Fort Walton Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

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?

54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 58% 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 97%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.

How many students attend Fort Walton Beach High School?

1,910 students attend Fort Walton Beach High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Fort Walton Beach High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Fort Walton Beach High School offer ?

Fort Walton Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,910 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education