SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

10 SMOLIAN CIRCLE
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459

www.seasideschool.net/

Charter School 501 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Seaside Neighborhood School (SNS), located in the iconic town of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, is a highly regarded public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Founded in 1996 as one of the first charter schools in the state, it is deeply integrated into the unique architectural and social fabric of the Seaside community. The school is known for its rigorous academic standards, small class sizes, and a philosophy that emphasizes community involvement, personal responsibility, and a holistic approach to student development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Seaside Neighborhood School is distinguished by its vibrant extracurricular culture and its strong emphasis on the arts, athletics, and technology. Because it operates as a charter school, it maintains a close partnership with the local community, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage with their surroundings and develop as critical thinkers. The school's mission focuses on preparing students for high school success by balancing traditional academics with innovative teaching methods, all within a supportive and collaborative campus atmosphere.

501

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	38
Black	4
Asian	15
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
425 (84.8%)
Hispanic
38 (7.6%)
Two or More
17 (3.4%)
Asian
15 (3.0%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WALTON
Phone:	(850)231-0396
Website:	http://www.seasideschool.net/
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 5 52

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 47

Grade 9 99

Grade 10 74

Grade 11 64

Grade 12 66