WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF VARYING EXCEPTIONALITIES (WAVE)

wave.wcsdschools.com

64 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Washington Academy of Varying Exceptionalities (WAVE), located in Chipley, Florida, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Washington County School District. Designed to serve students with diverse learning needs, the school focuses on providing a supportive and individualized environment for students who may require more targeted instructional strategies than those found in traditional classroom settings. By emphasizing specialized curricula, the academy aims to help students overcome academic and behavioral hurdles while fostering personal growth and functional independence.

As part of the broader Washington County school system, WAVE aligns its goals with the district’s mission to prepare students for success beyond the classroom. The school prioritizes smaller class sizes and a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating therapeutic or behavioral support into the daily schedule. Through this tailored approach, the academy strives to ensure that students receive the necessary accommodations and guidance to achieve their individual potential, regardless of the challenges they may face.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF VARYING EXCEPTIONALITIES (WAVE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	4
Black	8
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
44 (68.8%)
Black
8 (12.5%)
Two or More
7 (10.9%)
Hispanic
4 (6.2%)
American Indian
1 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WASHINGTON
Phone:	(850)638-6170
Website:	http://wave.wcsdschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 4