At a glance
Reported students
969
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
677
Walton High School: 969 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 794
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Walton High School
Walton High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Defuniak Springs. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Walton. NCES reports 969 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, below the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Walton High School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.6%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black8.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Walton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Walton High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,127 reported students
Freeport Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
677 reported students
Seaside Neighborhood School
High · Grades 05–12
501 reported students
Walton Academy Inc.
High · Grades 06–12
130 reported students
Magnet Innovation Center
High · Grades 09–12
117 reported students
Emerald Coast Technical College
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Walton High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) Other · Walton | PK–12 | 264 | 0.2 mi |
| Maude Saunders Elementary School Elementary · Walton | KG–05 | 554 | 0.5 mi |
| Emerald Coast Technical College High · Walton | 09–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| Walton Academy Inc. High · Charter · Walton | 06–12 | 130 | 2.2 mi |
| Walton County Jail Program High · Walton | 06–12 | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| Ponce de Leon High School High · Holmes | 06–12 | 298 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walton High School
What grades does Walton High School serve?
Walton High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Walton.
How many students attend Walton High School?
Walton High School reported 969 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 794 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walton High School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 969 students and 56.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walton High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walton High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Walton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walton High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Walton High School in?
Walton High School is part of Walton, based in Defuniak Springs, FL, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walton High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walton Initiative for Success in Education (Wise) (0.2 mi), Maude Saunders Elementary School (0.5 mi), Emerald Coast Technical College (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.