Choctawhatchee Senior High School

Choctawhatchee Senior High School serves 1,701 students in grades 9-12 in Fort Walton Beach, part of Okaloosa County's public school system. With 82 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1, providing reasonably sized learning environments for high school students. Academically, Choctawhatchee ranks in the 32nd percentile among Florida high schools, with particular focus needed in English Language Arts where 46% of students perform at proficient levels or above across grade levels.

The school's MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 indicates opportunities for continued academic growth and development. The school draws from a diverse community where the median household income is $61,407 and 26% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With a poverty rate of 13.1%, the school serves families across various economic backgrounds.

The surrounding neighborhood features a median home value of $272,100, reflecting a stable residential area. Located on Racetrack Road Northwest, Choctawhatchee Senior High sits in the heart of Fort Walton Beach's small city environment, where students benefit from both suburban amenities and proximity to the beautiful Emerald Coast region of northwest Florida.

The student-teacher ratio at Choctawhatchee Senior High School is 20.7:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.