FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL

400 HOLLYWOOD BLVD SW
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548

1,550 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Walton Beach High School, located on Hollywood Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Okaloosa County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The campus is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement, providing students with various opportunities to participate in athletics, performing arts, and career-focused technical programs.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Fort Walton Beach High School is integrated into the broader Okaloosa County school system, which emphasizes high standards for student achievement and community partnership. The school’s administration and faculty focus on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, district news, or academic calendars, the school maintains an active presence through its official website, providing a centralized resource for students, parents, and community members to stay connected with the school’s ongoing programs and initiatives.

1,550

Total Students

71.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	814
Hispanic	319
Black	212
Asian	47
Two or More	143
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	7

White
814 (52.5%)
Hispanic
319 (20.6%)
Black
212 (13.7%)
Two or More
143 (9.2%)
Asian
47 (3.0%)
American Indian
8 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5%)

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)833-3300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	665
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 9 447

Grade 10 380

Grade 11 342

Grade 12 381