WALTON COUNTY JAIL PROGRAM

145 S PARK ST
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435

3 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Walton County Jail Program, overseen by the Walton County School District, is an educational initiative designed to provide incarcerated individuals with the opportunity to continue their schooling while in custody. The program is strategically aligned with the district's mission to foster lifelong learning and personal development, recognizing that access to education is a critical component of successful rehabilitation and future reintegration into the community.

The program primarily focuses on academic instruction that leads to high school completion, GED preparation, and basic literacy skills. By providing a structured learning environment, the program aims to address educational gaps, improve cognitive skills, and equip participants with the credentials necessary to pursue further vocational training or employment upon release. Through this partnership between the correctional facility and the school district, the program serves as a vital pathway for students to overcome barriers and work toward self-sufficiency.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALTON COUNTY JAIL PROGRAM
Demographic	Student Count
White	3

White
3 (100.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WALTON
Phone:	(850)892-1100
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	3
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 1

Grade 9 2