WALTON ACADEMY INC.

389 DORSEY AVE
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435

www.waltonacademycharterschool.org

Charter School 181 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Walton Academy, located in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. As a charter institution, the school operates under the Walton County School District while maintaining an independent governing board. The academy is known for its smaller school environment, which emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to cultivate a supportive community where students can build strong relationships with both their peers and faculty.

The school’s academic philosophy is built on a commitment to academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing a specific charter-based curriculum, Walton Academy focuses on meeting individual learning needs and preparing students for success in their future educational pursuits. With a focus on local accessibility, the academy provides an alternative educational option for families in the DeFuniak Springs area who are seeking a public school setting that prioritizes a cohesive and goal-oriented learning atmosphere.

181

Total Students

1.5

Full-Time Teachers

120.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALTON ACADEMY INC.
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	31
Black	23
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
119 (65.7 %)
Hispanic
31 (17.1 %)
Black
23 (12.7 %)
Two or More
7 (3.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WALTON
Phone:	(850)892-3999
Website:	http://www.waltonacademycharterschool.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	120.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 28

Grade 9 38

Grade 10 33

Grade 11 34

Grade 12 9