- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Destin, FL
Destin High School
Federal NCES profile for Destin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120138008938Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Destin High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Destin · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 599
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Destin High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Destin, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
Destin High School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+18.5%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+87 students YoY 120138008938 · Destin, FL High · MID · CHARTER
599 enr · 10.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Destin High School grew from 470 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+18.5%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Destin 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
- Choctawhatchee
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
- This school 599
Destin High School
599 students
What this shows Destin High School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Destin High School compares
Destin High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 81% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Destin High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Destin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Baker School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Destin 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
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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.
Frequently asked questions about Destin High School
How many students attend Destin High School?
Destin High School has 599 students enrolled. It is a high school in Destin, FL. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), up 87.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Destin High School?
10.0% of students at Destin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Destin High School?
The largest demographic group at Destin High School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Destin, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Destin High School?
Destin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Destin High School rank among public schools in Destin?
By Resource Investment Index, Destin High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Destin, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Destin High School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.