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Destin High School
High School · Okaloosa · Destin, FL
An Okaloosa charter high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4325 COMMONS DRIVE, Destin, FL 32541
- Reading 51% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Destin High School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Destin High School 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,004
Median home value
$498,600
Median rent
$1,976/mo
College educated
47.7%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in OKALOOSA
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,461 | Compare → |
| Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 423 | Compare → |
| Emerald Coast Career Institute NEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 4–12 | Not available | 30 | Compare → |
| Laurel Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 463 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Okaloosa
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #44 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
Destin High School is listed in OKALOOSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Destin High School
Destin High School is a public high school in Destin, FL, part of Okaloosa, serving approximately 557 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,552 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Destin High School
What grades does Destin High School serve?
Destin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Destin High School?
Destin High School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Destin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Destin High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Destin High School rank in FL?
Destin High School ranks #3,552 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Destin High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Destin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Destin High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Destin High School has 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Destin High School a charter school?
Yes, Destin High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Destin High School a Title I school?
No, Destin High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Destin High School?
18.0% of students at Destin High School 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
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (850) 424-1664
- Area population (ZIP 32541)
- 18,632
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- 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 32541; 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 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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