How do these schools compare?
| Metric | FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL | SILVER SANDS-EXCEP. CHILDREN |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FORT WALTON BEACH, FL | FORT WALTON BEACH, FL |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,550 | 93 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.8% | 61.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL | SILVER SANDS-EXCEP. CHILDREN |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.5% | 47.3% |
| African American | 13.7% | 20.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% | 19.4% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.2% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL | SILVER SANDS-EXCEP. CHILDREN |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 387.5:1 | 93:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.1% | 50.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 255 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.