Serving 856 students in grades 9-12, Walton 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 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Walton High School's student population of 856 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walton 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 Walton High School is 0.51, 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
#1653 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walton High School's ranking?
Walton High School is ranked #1653 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Walton High School often compared to?
Walton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freeport Senior High School, South Walton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walton High School?
The graduation rate of Walton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Walton High School?
856 students attend Walton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Walton High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walton High School?
Walton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Walton High School offer ?
Walton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Walton High School part of?
Walton High School is part of Walton School District.
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