Serving 157 students in grades 3-12, Okaloosa Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okaloosa Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Okaloosa Academy's student population of 157 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 63% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Okaloosa Academy 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 Okaloosa Academy is 0.69, 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
#3674 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
34%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okaloosa Academy's ranking?
Okaloosa Academy is ranked #3674 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Okaloosa Academy often compared to?
Okaloosa Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Niceville Senior High School, Choctawhatchee Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okaloosa Academy?
The graduation rate of Okaloosa Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Okaloosa Academy?
157 students attend Okaloosa Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Okaloosa Academy students are White, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okaloosa Academy?
Okaloosa Academy has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okaloosa Academy offer ?
Okaloosa Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okaloosa Academy part of?
Okaloosa Academy is part of Okaloosa School District.
School Reviews
5 3/23/2020
My son went to this school for 4th and 5th grade, and it was wonderful! Before coming here, he struggled in all subjects and because of this, he often would not pay attention in class or wonder off. When he came to Okaloosa Academy, the teachers were so nice and the way that they treated him made him feel great and he started to excel. Now he is in Middle School, and he is flourishing. He is now an honor roll student, and it is thanks to Okaloosa Academy and their dedicated teachers!
5 6/30/2018
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.
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