Serving 28 students in grades 5-12, Okaloosa Regional Detention ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Okaloosa Regional Detention's student population of 28 students has grown by 250% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Okaloosa Regional Detention 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
38%
Black
36%
21%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Okaloosa Regional Detention?
28 students attend Okaloosa Regional Detention.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Okaloosa Regional Detention students are White, 36% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okaloosa Regional Detention?
Okaloosa Regional Detention has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okaloosa Regional Detention offer ?
Okaloosa Regional Detention offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okaloosa Regional Detention part of?
Okaloosa Regional Detention is part of Okaloosa School District.
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