SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

WALTON
10 SMOLIAN CIRCLE
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459
Charter School 403 Students
High School 5th - 12th
School Overview
Seaside Neighborhood School (SNS), located in the iconic town of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, is a highly regarded public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Founded in 1996 as one of the first charter schools in the state, it is deeply integrated into the unique architectural and social fabric of the Seaside community. The school is known for its rigorous academic standards, small class sizes, and a philosophy that emphasizes community involvement, personal responsibility, and a holistic approach to student development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Seaside Neighborhood School is distinguished by its vibrant extracurricular culture and its strong emphasis on the arts, athletics, and technology. Because it operates as a charter school, it maintains a close partnership with the local community, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage with their surroundings and develop as critical thinkers. The school's mission focuses on preparing students for high school success by balancing traditional academics with innovative teaching methods, all within a supportive and collaborative campus atmosphere.
403
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
4.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    343 (85.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (8.2 %)
  • Asian
    13 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: WALTON
Phone: (850)231-0396
Website: http://www.seasideschool.net/
Grade Range: 5th - 12th
Total Students: 403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 5 48
Grade 6 50
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 46
Grade 9 56
Grade 10 52
Grade 11 44
Grade 12 59
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL
WALTON
1,235 Students
645 GREENWAY TRL
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459 (4.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th