The Okaloosa County School District prides itself in being a place where opportunities are provided, passions are ignited, and everyone is important. From the Beaches to the Barns, we are the second largest employer in Okaloosa County with 3,399 family members.

Our employees receive competitive pay and an outstanding benefits package. If you are interested in being a part of the Next Generation of Okaloosa Schools, please contact our Human Resources Department by emailing personnel@okaloosaschools.com or calling 850-833-5800!

Military Families hold a special place in our hearts and we serve over 5,000 military dependent children. We are proud that every school in our District has earned the Purple Star designation from the State of Florida.

Our schools offer a number of academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. Visit our Programs webpage for an overview or an individual school's website for specific information!

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

60%

Percent Proficient - Math

60%

Average Graduation Rate

90%

Average SAT

1200

1,243 responses

Average ACT

1,160 responses

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Florida State University
1,872 Students
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University of West Florida
1,590 Students
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University of Florida
1,568 Students
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University of Central Florida
1,455 Students
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Northwest Florida State College
1,091 Students
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University of South Florida
872 Students
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University of North Florida
706 Students
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University of Miami
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Florida A&M University
468 Students
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Auburn University
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Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

32,340

Free or Reduced Lunch

45.2%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

$50,349

Teachers in First/Second Year

29.2%

Finances

Expenses Per Student

$9,911 / student

National

$12,239

Instruction
65%
Support Services
31%
Other
4%

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grade B+
Housing
grade B minus

Median Household Income

$55,623

National

$69,021

Median Rent

$1,088

National

$1,163

Median Home Value

$223,100

National

$244,900

Okaloosa County School District Reviews

95 reviews

I transferred into the OCSD as a senior in high school and attending Choctawhatchee Senior High School for my last year. I recently graduated this spring. My experience at the school was not the worst I've experienced, but wasn't the best either. I've went to schools in 6 different places so I'd say I have a lot of experience. The school definitely caters more to the freshman and those who have been there all 4 years rather than transfer students who are new to everything. It was hard for me to get involved because I didn't know about any clubs or sports tryouts or anything of that sort because they weren't advertised much. All of my teachers and staff were very kind, but I only truly felt welcomed by a few. I didn't really feel welcomed by many students, other than a few either. Academics are very valued though.

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Overall my stay at Crestview high school was a good one teachers really care about their students and are involved. The only thing I could say I would like to see changes is the middle school and the high school sharing buses I think this brings a lot of problems the highschoolers are to mature to be intermingling with the middle schoolers and there's been issues with younger kids getting into illegal substances through sharing the bus with the high school students.

It gives you the opportunity to become successful, but expects the bare minimum. The schools are outdated; The only way you know about school dates is through facebook, an app that some people don’t have, so the way they notify students/ parents is unreliable

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