OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL

OKEECHOBEE
2800 US HIGHWAY 441 N
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
1,718 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Okeechobee High School, located at 2800 US Highway 441 N in Okeechobee, Florida, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Okeechobee County School District. As a community-centered school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a spirit of pride among its "Brahman" student body, providing a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE), and various elective pathways intended to support diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Okeechobee High School maintains an active campus life characterized by a robust athletic department and numerous extracurricular clubs and organizations. These programs play a vital role in developing student leadership, school spirit, and social engagement within the rural Okeechobee community. By balancing traditional academic rigor with supportive resources and community involvement, the school strives to cultivate an environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and succeed in their future endeavors.
1,718
Total Students
86.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    809 (47.1%)
  • White
    700 (40.7%)
  • Black
    103 (6.0%)
  • Two or More
    44 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    38 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    20 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: OKEECHOBEE
Phone: (863)462-5025
Website: http://www.okeeschools.org/o/ohs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 86.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,146
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 157

* 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 9 439
Grade 10 477
Grade 11 400
Grade 12 402
Gender Ratio