Serving 11 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 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okaloosa Regional Detention ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Okaloosa Regional Detention's student population of 11 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Okaloosa Regional Detention is 0.47, 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)
(14-15)<50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
37%
Black
36%
21%
White
64%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
100%
3%
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 53% 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?
11 students attend Okaloosa Regional Detention.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Okaloosa Regional Detention students are White, and 36% of students are Black.
What grades does Okaloosa Regional Detention offer ?
Okaloosa Regional Detention offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Okaloosa Regional Detention part of?
Okaloosa Regional Detention is part of Okaloosa School District.
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