- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach High School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Walton Beach High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120138001351
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Walton Beach High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 14
- public schools in Fort Walton Beach · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Walton Beach High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Walton Beach High School ranks #11 of 14 public schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120138001351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Fort Walton Beach High School held near 1,558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.4 → 75.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-62 students YoY 120138001351 · Fort Walton Beach, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,550 enr · 19.4:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Fort Walton Beach High School held near 1,558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.4 → 75.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fort Walton Beach 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
- This school
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 Fort Walton Beach High School reports 1,550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Walton Beach High School compares
Fort Walton Beach 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,550 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,550
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.1%
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Fort Walton Beach High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Fort Walton Beach High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niceville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davidson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Walton Beach 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
- 1,434
- 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 (~1,550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Walton Beach High School
How many students attend Fort Walton Beach High School?
Fort Walton Beach High School has 1,550 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Walton Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,620 (2022-23) → 1,558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Walton Beach High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Walton Beach High School is 19.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Walton Beach High School?
37.8% of students at Fort Walton Beach High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Walton Beach High School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Walton Beach High School is White at 52.5% 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 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Walton Beach High School?
Fort Walton Beach High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Fort Walton Beach High School rank among public schools in Fort Walton Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Walton Beach High School ranks #11 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 Fort Walton Beach 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.