Below Average
#3053 of 3,778 schools in FL
Okaloosa Technical College
High School · Okaloosa · Fort Walton Beach, FL
A high school in Fort Walton Beach, FL where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1976 LEWIS TURNER BLVD, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
- Math 25% proficient (2015)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Okaloosa Technical College score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Okaloosa Technical 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,822
Median home value
$299,400
Median rent
$1,421/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32547; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choctawhatchee Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,701 | Compare → |
| Lotus Learning & Arts CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–11 | 1.8 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian Academy & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Silver Sands-excep. ChildrenEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 106 | 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
- #41 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 Technical College is listed in OKALOOSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Okaloosa Technical College
Okaloosa Technical College is a public high school in Fort Walton Beach, FL, part of Okaloosa, serving approximately 43 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,053 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Okaloosa Technical College
What grades does Okaloosa Technical College serve?
Okaloosa Technical College serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Okaloosa Technical College?
Okaloosa Technical College has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okaloosa Technical College?
The student-teacher ratio at Okaloosa Technical College is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Okaloosa Technical College rank in FL?
Okaloosa Technical College ranks #3,053 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Okaloosa Technical College's MySchoolScout rating?
Okaloosa Technical College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Okaloosa Technical College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Okaloosa Technical College has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Okaloosa Technical College a charter school?
No, Okaloosa Technical College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Okaloosa Technical College a Title I school?
No, Okaloosa Technical College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Okaloosa Technical College?
34.9% of students at Okaloosa Technical 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Okaloosa County
- Phone
- (850) 833-3500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 32547)
- 35,522
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 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.
- 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 32547; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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