WALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE)

WALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE) is a Title I public school that is part of the WALTON school district, located in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL with about 141 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.

The WALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE), located in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, functions as an alternative education center within the Walton County School District. The program is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a personalized approach to help them stay on track toward high school graduation. By providing smaller class sizes and specialized instruction, WISE aims to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of students who have struggled in a conventional comprehensive high school setting.

Beyond its focus on core academic recovery and credit completion, the school emphasizes student accountability, character development, and future readiness. The environment is structured to foster a sense of community, helping students overcome obstacles that have previously hindered their success. By integrating flexible pacing with targeted support services, the Walton Initiative for Success in Education serves as a vital pathway for students to earn their diplomas and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether in the workforce, military, or higher education.

For more information, contact WALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE) at (850) 892-1111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

555 WALTON RD
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32433-1538
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WALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE) is a public Title I school in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL with about 141 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
WALTON
Total Students:
141
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
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 141 students

White
68.8%
Black or African American
11.3%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
Two or more races
8.5%

Female
42.6%
Male
57.4%

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.