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#1576 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 42% in state
Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College
High School · Okaloosa · Niceville, FL
An Okaloosa charter high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 COLLEGE BLVD E, Niceville, FL 32578
- Math 70% proficient (2021)
- Reading 91% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 91% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,858
Median home value
$414,900
Median rent
$1,744/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32578; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Bayou Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 863 | Compare → |
| Niceville Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,998 | Compare → |
| Baker SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,461 | Compare → |
| Emerald Coast Career Institute NEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 4–12 | Not available | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Okaloosa
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #21 of 46
- District spending per student
- $10,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College is listed in OKALOOSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College
Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College is a public high school in Niceville, FL, part of Okaloosa, serving approximately 423 students in grades 9th-12th with a 42.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,576 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College
What grades does Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College serve?
Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College?
Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College?
The student-teacher ratio at Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College is 42.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College rank in FL?
Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College ranks #1,576 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College's MySchoolScout rating?
Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College a charter school?
Yes, Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College a Title I school?
No, Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College?
19.1% of students at Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 42.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Phone
- (850) 729-4949
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 32578)
- 33,948
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32578; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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