Below Average
#3430 of 3,778 schools in FL
Okaloosa Academy
School · Okaloosa · Fort Walton Beach, FL
A charter school in Fort Walton Beach, FL where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
720 LOVEJOY ROAD NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- Math 7% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 6% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 24.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Okaloosa Academy score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 7% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (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 37 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Okaloosa Academy 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,857
Median home value
$291,000
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32548; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Sands-excep. ChildrenEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian Academy & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Lotus Learning & Arts CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–11 | 2.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Okaloosa Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 4 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #42 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
Okaloosa Academy is listed in OKALOOSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Okaloosa Academy
Okaloosa Academy is a public school in Fort Walton Beach, FL, part of Okaloosa, serving approximately 157 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 52.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,430 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Okaloosa Academy
What grades does Okaloosa Academy serve?
Okaloosa Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Okaloosa Academy?
Okaloosa Academy has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okaloosa Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Okaloosa Academy is 52.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Okaloosa Academy rank in FL?
Okaloosa Academy ranks #3,430 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Okaloosa Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Okaloosa Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Okaloosa Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Okaloosa Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Okaloosa Academy a charter school?
Yes, Okaloosa Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Okaloosa Academy a Title I school?
No, Okaloosa Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Okaloosa Academy?
72.0% of students at Okaloosa Academy 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
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 52.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Phone
- (850) 864-3133
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
- Area population (ZIP 32548)
- 23,209
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 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.
- 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 32548; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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