Okaloosa Academy
Tel:
(850)864-3133
- Okaloosa Academy serves 277 students in grades 4-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Okaloosa Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Okaloosa Academy's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-12 |
| Total Students | 277 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Okaloosa Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Okaloosa Academy 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3589 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 32% |
| Black | 36% | 22% |
| White | 45% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate | 10-14% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | OKALOOSA School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Okaloosa Academy is Alternative Ed (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alternative Ed (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alternative Ed (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Walton Beach Alternative Ed Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 151 students
0.3 miles
1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850)833-3500 0.3 6-12 151 - Fort Walton Beach Kenwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 623 students
1.1 miles
15 Eagle St Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850)833-3570 1.1 PK-5 623 - Fort Walton Beach Choctawhatchee Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1637 students
1.2 miles
110 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850)833-3614 1.2 9-12 1637 - Fort Walton Beach W. C. Pryor Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 671 students
1.2 miles
201 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850)833-3613 1.2 6-8 671 - Fort Walton Beach Wright Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 630 students
2.1 miles
305 Lang Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850)833-3580 2.1 PK-5 630
School Reviews
| 5 My son was lucky enough to go to this school part of his senior year. He excelled here and he said it was because of the hard work, caring and dedication of the teachers here verses other schools he had attended growing up. He went from low C's in Honor classes to high A's in college courses at Okaloosa Academy Charter. This school has been a Godsend. My son has extreme ADHD and takes medication since age 5, he is monitored every 3 months by child psychologist. It is hard to have patience n teach a kid with ADHD and kids with other problems Im sure. He did so well at this school and he graduated this year. Thanks to this school and his superb teachers. You don't have to be a 2nd chance kid to go here. Wished we had known about this school long before his senior year. I do not think he would have graduated on time had it not been for this AWESOME school. He graduated with numerous other seniors who agree that the teachers deserve high praises. The principal and administration people are helpful and go out of their way to help you and your student succeed. They do NOT allow bullying or any bad stuff at this school. They nip it in the bud before anything bad happens and have the very best police officers working at this school on rotation. Bus drivers that care. And I Can't say enough great things about the people at the Academy. Grateful that this school exist in Okaloosa county. I hope it will always be open to help other kids like my son was helped so much. He is attending college now, and doing very well. - Posted by Parent - Debra |
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