- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Choctawhatchee Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120138001347
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choctawhatchee Senior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 14
- public schools in Fort Walton Beach · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Choctawhatchee Senior High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choctawhatchee Senior High School ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120138001347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Choctawhatchee Senior High School held near 1,701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.6 → 82.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 120138001347 · Fort Walton Beach, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,720 enr · 21.5:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Choctawhatchee Senior High School held near 1,701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.6 → 82.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Choctawhatchee Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- This school
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- Davidson Middl
Davidson Middle School
1,111 students
What this shows Choctawhatchee Senior High School reports 1,720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Choctawhatchee Senior High School compares
Choctawhatchee Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,720
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Choctawhatchee Senior High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choctawhatchee Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davidson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choctawhatchee Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Choctawhatchee Senior High School
How many students attend Choctawhatchee Senior High School?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School has 1,720 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Walton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,677 (2022-23) → 1,701 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choctawhatchee Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Choctawhatchee Senior High School is 21.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Choctawhatchee Senior High School?
47.5% of students at Choctawhatchee Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choctawhatchee Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Choctawhatchee Senior High School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choctawhatchee Senior High School?
Choctawhatchee Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Choctawhatchee Senior High School rank among public schools in Fort Walton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Choctawhatchee Senior High School ranks #10 of 14 public schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Walton Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Choctawhatchee Senior High School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Fort Walton Beach High School (1,550 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.