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Destin High School

Q: Is Destin High School a good school?

Destin High School ranks 273 rd of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

273^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 68% of Florida high schools

Summary

Destin High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Destin, Florida, part of the Okaloosa School District, which is ranked 12th out of 67 districts in the state. With 557 students, Destin High School has been ranked between 248-288 out of 792-844 Florida high schools over the past 3 school years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Destin High School faces several challenges compared to nearby schools and state averages. Its test scores are generally lower, with only 47% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC compared to 66% for the Okaloosa district and 60% for Florida. The school's 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 83.3% to 89.7%, are slightly lower than the state average. Additionally, Destin High has had high chronic absenteeism rates, from 20.5% to 31.4%, significantly higher than the state average. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 1.41% to 17.95%, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, Destin High School's performance is generally lower than the nearby Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College, a top-performing charter school in the state. Destin High School's test scores have also shown a declining trend over the past 3 school years, and its per-student spending has decreased from $16,026 to $7,884, lower than the state average. These factors suggest that Destin High School may require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of its changing student population and improve academic outcomes.

599

Students ?

19.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,581

Per pupil spending ?

21%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4325 Commons Dr
Destin, FL 32541

(850) 424-1664

District: Okaloosa

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.3%

Hispanic:

10.0%

African American:

8.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 69th percentile in 2023 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (84% vs 92%)

!Algebra 1 scores 13 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg65%

Florida avg62%

273^rd of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 1 pts since 2023

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 6High Schools in the Okaloosa

12^th of 67Okaloosa among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	54.5	273 of 844	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.2	288 of 807	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.8	248 of 792	68.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History81%+10 vs state

Biology 173%~ state avg

Geometry73%+18 vs state

English Language Arts57%~ state avg

Algebra 147%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)				Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Destin High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4325 Commons Dr	Destin	32541	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 424-1664	599	30	19.9	21.0%	445 (74.3%)	48 (8.0%)	60 (10.0%)	11 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.2%)	54.5	273^rd of 844 public high schools	67.7%		51.2	288^th of 807 public high schools	64.3%	15					56.0	57.0							47.0	73.0	73.0	81.0		$9,581	$119	$9,461
Contracted Residential Services	Public	6-12	101a Business Center Dr	Miramar	32550	Walton County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 863-4160	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Niceville Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 John Sims Pkwy E	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4114	2,036	81	25.0	21.8%	1,494 (73.4%)	100 (4.9%)	214 (10.5%)	30 (1.5%)	5 (0.2%)	8 (0.4%)	185 (9.1%)	70.6	140^th of 844 public high schools	83.4%		73.9	110^th of 807 public high schools	86.4%	30					76.0	68.0							59.0	78.0	84.0	77.0		$9,198	$212	$8,987
Okaloosa Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	310 Perry Ave SE	Fort Walton Beach	32548	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 833-3533	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College	Public, Charter	9-12	100 College Blvd E	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 729-4949	463	4	115.7	23.5%	293 (63.3%)	25 (5.4%)	47 (10.2%)	24 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	71 (15.3%)	88.7	27^th of 844 public high schools	96.8%		90.8	16^th of 807 public high schools	98.0%	11					91.0	86.0							84.0	90.0	98.0	98.0		$12,204	$23	$12,181
Choctawhatchee Senior High School	Public	9-12	110 Racetrack Rd NW	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-3614	1,720	80	21.4	55.5%	874 (50.8%)	207 (12.0%)	406 (23.6%)	37 (2.2%)	7 (0.4%)	11 (0.6%)	178 (10.3%)	39	477^th of 844 public high schools	43.5%		44.4	373^rd of 807 public high schools	53.8%	104					49.0	46.0							39.0	50.0	68.0	62.0		$9,353	$281	$9,073
Okaloosa Technical College	Public	6-12	1976 Lewis Turner Blvd	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-3500	42	6	7.0	61.9%	17 (40.5%)	5 (11.9%)	14 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (14.3%)								(n/a)																		$15,896	$1,372	$14,525
Fort Walton Beach High School	Public	9-12	400 Hollywood Blvd SW	Fort Walton Beach	32548	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-3300	1,550	71	21.7	46.3%	814 (52.5%)	212 (13.7%)	319 (20.6%)	47 (3.0%)	8 (0.5%)	7 (0.5%)	143 (9.2%)	49.1	347^th of 844 public high schools	58.9%		51.1	290^th of 807 public high schools	64.1%	57					56.0	56.0							48.0	49.0	73.0	72.0		$9,708	$143	$9,565
South Walton High School	Public	9-12	645 Greenway Trl	Santa Rosa Beach	32459	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 622-5020	1,127	55	20.5	20.4%	813 (72.1%)	29 (2.6%)	231 (20.5%)	14 (1.2%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (2.8%)	76.2	105^th of 844 public high schools	87.6%		77	86^th of 807 public high schools	89.3%	19					70.0	74.0							66.0	81.0	91.0	86.0		$12,252	$245	$12,007
Seaside Neighborhood School	Public, Charter	5-12	10 Smolian Circle	Santa Rosa Beach	32459	Walton County	Walton	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 231-0396	501	27	18.5	3.2%	425 (84.8%)	4 (0.8%)	38 (7.6%)	15 (3.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	87.4	34^th of 844 public high schools	96.0%		92.1	10^th of 807 public high schools	98.8%	24	88.0	87.0	90.0	76.0	79.0	89.0	90.0	98.0	83.0	98.0	92.0	89.0	89.0	96.0	94.0	99.0	100.0	$11,607	$00	$11,607

Frequently Asked Questions about Destin High School

Is Destin High School a good school?

Destin High School ranks 273^rd of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Destin High School?

Students at Destin High School are 74% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Destin High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 599 students attended Destin High School.

What district is Destin High School in?

Okaloosa

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