OKALOOSA TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND CHOICE HIGH SCHOOL
OKALOOSA TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND CHOICE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the OKALOOSA school district, located in FORT WALTON BEACH, FL with about 125 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, OKALOOSA TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND CHOICE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) and Choice High School operate as a unique, dual-focused educational hub in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, designed to serve students with diverse learning needs and career aspirations. Located at 1976 Lewis Turner Blvd, the campus integrates high school academic recovery with professional vocational training. By fostering a learning environment that prioritizes hands-on experience and flexible scheduling, the institution caters to students who may be looking for an alternative path to graduation or those who wish to fast-track their entry into the workforce.
The school is deeply committed to bridging the gap between secondary education and regional industry demands. Through its technical programs, OTC provides students with certifications and practical skills in fields such as healthcare, information technology, culinary arts, and public safety. By combining Choice High School’s supportive, non-traditional high school curriculum with the career-oriented rigor of the technical college, the campus acts as a vital resource for the local community, helping students build sustainable careers and achieve long-term academic success.
For more information, contact OKALOOSA TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND CHOICE HIGH SCHOOL at (850) 833-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547-1217
(850) 833-3500
http://www.okaloosaschools.com/
OKALOOSA TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND CHOICE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT WALTON BEACH, FL with about 125 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- OKALOOSA
- Total Students:
- 125
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 125 students
- White
- 61.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 39.2%
- Male
- 60.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.