WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOL

GULF
1 GATOR CIR
WEWAHITCHKA, FL 32465
426 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Wewahitchka High School, located at 1 Gator Circle in Wewahitchka, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for students in Gulf County. As a small-town school, it maintains a close-knit community atmosphere, operating under the oversight of the Gulf District Schools. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Wewahitchka, often serving as a focal point for community pride and student development in the region.

The school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. While offering standard academic coursework, the school also emphasizes extracurricular involvement, including athletics and various student organizations, which play a significant role in the daily life of the "Gators." Those interested in specific academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies can find additional information on their official website at http://www.gulf.k12.fl.us/.
426
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    371 (87.1%)
  • Black
    33 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.6%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: GULF
Phone: (850)639-2228
Website: http://wewahs.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 6 63
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 81
Grade 9 61
Grade 10 54
Grade 11 63
Grade 12 39
Gender Ratio