Summary:
In zip code 32548, there is one high school, Fort Walton Beach High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 in the Fort Walton Beach area and is part of the Okaloosa School District, a top-tier district ranked 12th out of 70 in Florida.
Fort Walton Beach High School has a substantial enrollment of 1,550 students and shows a mixed performance profile. Its graduation rate is a standout at 93.5%, exceeding both the district average of 91.0% and the state average of 92.2%. However, the school's state ranking has declined over three years, from the 64th percentile to the 57th percentile. A significant concern is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7%, which is notably above the district's 20.5% and likely impacts academic outcomes. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1, suggesting larger class sizes despite per-student spending of $9,708.
Academically, the school struggles most in math, with Algebra 1 proficiency at 52% (21 points below the district) and Geometry at 57% (8 points below the district). Performance is closer to district averages in US History (70%) and 9th Grade ELA (58%). On a positive note, the school showed year-over-year improvement in math from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, with Algebra 1 rising from 48% to 52% and Geometry from 49% to 57%. With 46.26% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a moderately diverse socioeconomic population. Overall, while the school excels in graduation rates, addressing chronic absenteeism and math proficiency are key areas for improvement.
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