CHOCTAWHATCHEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

110 RACETRACK RD NW
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547

1,720 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Choctawhatchee Senior High School, located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Okaloosa County School District. Known locally as "Choctaw," the school has a long-standing tradition of academic rigor and extracurricular excellence. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts students from across the county who are seeking a challenging, college-preparatory environment.

Beyond its academic offerings, Choctawhatchee High School is well-regarded for its vibrant school spirit and robust athletic and arts programs. The school provides a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive sports teams and student government to award-winning band and drama departments. By fostering a supportive community culture, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or enlisting in the military.

1,720

Total Students

80.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHOCTAWHATCHEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	874
Hispanic	406
Black	207
Asian	37
Two or More	178
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	11

White
874 (50.8%)
Hispanic
406 (23.6%)
Black
207 (12.0%)
Two or More
178 (10.3%)
Asian
37 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.6%)
American Indian
7 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OKALOOSA
Phone:	(850)833-3614
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	889
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 521

Grade 10 476

Grade 11 377

Grade 12 346