How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Okaloosa Academy | Silver Sands-Excep. Children |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fort Walton Beach, FL | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
| School Type | alternative | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 115 | 93 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 57.5:1 | 5.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.2% | 67.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Okaloosa Academy | Silver Sands-Excep. Children |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,809 | $10,809 |
| District | Okaloosa County School District | Okaloosa County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Okaloosa Academy | Silver Sands-Excep. Children |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.1% | 47.3% |
| African American | 26.1% | 20.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% | 19.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.6% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Okaloosa Academy | Silver Sands-Excep. Children |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 107:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 48.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 36 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.