LAUREL HILL SCHOOL

LAUREL HILL SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the OKALOOSA school district, located in LAUREL HILL, FL with about 394 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, LAUREL HILL SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LAUREL HILL SCHOOL is a unique K-12 educational institution located in the small, rural community of Laurel Hill, Florida. As part of the Okaloosa County School District, the school serves as a central hub for the local area, offering a close-knit learning environment where students can remain in the same school community from kindergarten through high school graduation. This "all-in-one" campus model fosters a strong sense of continuity, allowing for meaningful long-term relationships between students, faculty, and families.

The school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum while maintaining the character and values of its small-town setting. Because it serves all grade levels, LAUREL HILL SCHOOL often provides a supportive, family-like atmosphere where older students have the opportunity to mentor younger ones. By leveraging resources from the broader Okaloosa County school system, the school aims to provide its students with the essential academic tools and extracurricular opportunities needed to prepare them for post-secondary success, whether that leads to college, technical training, or the workforce.

For more information, contact LAUREL HILL SCHOOL at (850) 652-4111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.