OKALOOSA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

1976 LEWIS TURNER BLVD
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547

38 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OKALOOSA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	9
Black	6
Two or More	5

White
18 (47.4 %)
Hispanic
9 (23.7 %)
Black
6 (15.8 %)
Two or More
5 (13.2 %)

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:	OKALOOSA
Phone:	(850)833-3500
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	38
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8 14

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 10