COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL AT NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE

Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College (CHS) is a unique, tuition-free public charter school located on the college’s Niceville, Florida campus. Designed for high-achieving students in grades 10 through 12, the school offers a specialized academic environment where students can simultaneously earn their high school diploma and an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree. By integrating high school curriculum with college-level coursework, CHS provides a rigorous path for students who are ready to transition into a collegiate setting before graduating from high school.

The school is highly regarded for its focus on dual enrollment, allowing students to access the full resources of Northwest Florida State College while remaining in a supportive, secondary-education environment. Because it is part of the Okaloosa County School District, it follows public education standards while maintaining the academic expectations of a college. This model is specifically structured to help students accelerate their education, reduce the future cost of college tuition, and foster the independent study habits necessary for success in higher education.