Okaloosa Technical College

1976 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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Bottom 50%
Serving 42 students in grades 6-12, Okaloosa Technical College 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%). 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 7:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : 20-29%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Okaloosa Technical College's student population of 42 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Okaloosa Technical College is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
(15-16)
20-29%
54%
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
38%
Black
12%
21%
White
41%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
≤20%
87%
(22-23)
100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Okaloosa Technical College often compared to?
Okaloosa Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Crestview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okaloosa Technical College?
The graduation rate of Okaloosa Technical College is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Okaloosa Technical College?
42 students attend Okaloosa Technical College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Okaloosa Technical College students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okaloosa Technical College?
Okaloosa Technical College has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okaloosa Technical College offer ?
Okaloosa Technical College offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Okaloosa Technical College part of?
Okaloosa Technical College is part of Okaloosa School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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