CENTRAL SCHOOL

www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/chs/

732 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Central School, located in Milton, Florida, is a public K–12 institution serving the Santa Rosa County School District. As a "combination" school, it offers a unique educational environment that houses students ranging from kindergarten through high school graduation on a single campus. This integrated structure fosters a tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where students often remain within the same school system throughout their entire primary and secondary education.

The school emphasizes a balanced approach to student development, prioritizing both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. As a rural-serving institution, Central School plays a vital role in the Milton community, often acting as a hub for local events and school spirit. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, vocational training, or the workforce. For further information, including specific academic programs and athletic calendars, the school maintains an official presence through the Santa Rosa County School District website.

732

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	634
Hispanic	50
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	5

White
634 (86.6%)
Hispanic
50 (6.8%)
Two or More
29 (4.0%)
Black
11 (1.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SANTA ROSA
Phone:	(850)983-5640
Website:	http://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/chs/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 15

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 80

Grade 9 91