OKALOOSA ACADEMY

OKALOOSA ACADEMY is a Title I public charter school that is part of the OKALOOSA school district, located in FORT WALTON BEACH, FL with about 251 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade 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 13 teachers, OKALOOSA ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

OKALOOSA ACADEMY, located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Okaloosa County School District. As an alternative school, its primary mission is to provide a supportive and structured environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The academy focuses on helping students overcome academic and behavioral challenges, offering personalized instruction that aims to get them back on track toward graduation or reintegration into their home schools.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing character building, credit recovery, and the acquisition of essential life skills. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a dedicated faculty, OKALOOSA ACADEMY strives to foster positive relationships between educators and students. Through its targeted curriculum and guidance services, the academy serves as a vital resource within the district, ensuring that at-risk students have the necessary tools and encouragement to achieve both academic success and long-term personal growth.

For more information, contact OKALOOSA ACADEMY at (850) 864-3133 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

720 LOVEJOY ROAD NW
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548
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OKALOOSA ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in FORT WALTON BEACH, FL with about 251 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
OKALOOSA DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
OKALOOSA
Total Students:
251
Teachers:
13
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 251 students

Black or African American
37.1%
White
34.3%
Hispanic/Latino
16.3%
Two or more races
9.2%
Asian
2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
31.1%
Male
68.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.