Serving 1,620 students in grades 9-12, Fort Walton Beach High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Walton Beach High School's student population of 1,620 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Walton Beach High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Walton Beach High School is 0.62, 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
#1263 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #1263 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fort Walton Beach High School often compared to?
Fort Walton Beach High Schoolis 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% 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 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fort Walton Beach High School?
1,620 students attend Fort Walton Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Fort Walton Beach High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
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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