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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WALTON·NCES 120198004458

WALTON ACADEMY INC.

389 DORSEY AVE, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435 · (850) 892-3999 · Walton County
GRADES 05–12HIGH32-TOWNCHARTERTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL130 STUDENTS
Enrollment
130
High
DISTRICT 447 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
26.0:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.5:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
105 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
1
Grade 7
9
Grade 8
26
Grade 9
32
Grade 10
31
Grade 11
21
Grade 12
10
Student demographics
White
7961%
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
3426%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 38%
Black
118%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 21%
Two+
54%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7759%
Female
5341%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
16.7%
own-school result
Math
24.9%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
130
-29 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
26.0:1
was 31.8:1
% White
61%
was 55%
% Hispanic
26%
was 13%
% Black
8%
was 21%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About WALTON ACADEMY INC.

WALTON ACADEMY INC. is one of the micro-enrollment 9-12 campuss in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida, overseen by WALTON, with 130 students on its rolls from grades 5 through 12. By comparison, Florida's public schools average about 1,035 students each, so WALTON ACADEMY INC. sits 87% leaner than that benchmark.

WALTON ACADEMY INC. is one of 22 schools operated by WALTON, a district that instructs 12,069 students overall.

Looking at the student body, WALTON ACADEMY INC. shows that White students make up the majority at 61%. Other groups include 26% Hispanic, 8% Black, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 84% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, WALTON ACADEMY INC. logs 5 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 26.0:1. The state averages around 23.5:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 81% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Walton County (around 47%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Around the school, census data for Walton County shows median household income runs about $81,986, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. WALTON ACADEMY INC. is one of 26 public schools in Walton County (combined enrollment of about 12,069 students).

Nearest neighbor: WALTON VIRTUAL FRANCHISE, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around WALTON ACADEMY INC..

WALTON ACADEMY INC. operates from a town-based location. WALTON ACADEMY INC. operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

Over the past 7-year window. WALTON ACADEMY INC.'s enrollment has declined 18% since 2018, when it stood at 159 (now 130). Hispanic enrollment moved from 13% to 26% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 31.8:1 in 2018 to 26.0:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Walton County at a glance

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Population
82,948
Census ACS
Median income
$81,986
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
12,069 students

Quick facts

School name
WALTON ACADEMY INC.
District
WALTON
Address
389 DORSEY AVE, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL 32435
Phone
(850) 892-3999
County
Walton County
Level
High
Grade range
05–12
Total enrollment
130
Teachers (FTE)
5
Student–teacher ratio
26.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
105 (81%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
120198004458
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About WALTON ACADEMY INC.
How large is WALTON ACADEMY INC.?
WALTON ACADEMY INC. enrolls approximately 130 students in grades 05-12.
Is WALTON ACADEMY INC. an elementary, middle, or high school?
WALTON ACADEMY INC. is a high school covering grades 05-12.
How many teachers does WALTON ACADEMY INC. have?
WALTON ACADEMY INC. employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 26.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at WALTON ACADEMY INC.?
At WALTON ACADEMY INC., the student body is approximately 61% White, 26% Hispanic, 8% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is WALTON ACADEMY INC. in?
WALTON ACADEMY INC. is part of WALTON.
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