Serving 38 students in grades 7-12, 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 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okaloosa Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Okaloosa Technical College's student population of 38 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Okaloosa Technical College 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)
(15-16)20-29%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
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 21-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Okaloosa Technical College?
38 students attend Okaloosa Technical College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Okaloosa Technical College students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okaloosa Technical College?
Okaloosa Technical College has a student ration of 10:1, 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 7-12
What school district is Okaloosa Technical College part of?
Okaloosa Technical College is part of Okaloosa School District.
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