Walton High School

Walton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
449 Walton Rd,  Defuniak Springs, FL
Walton County School District
3.8
3.2
856 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Janet Currid
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
18.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
372:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
66.4%
Hispanic
18.8%
Black
9.3%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of West Florida 188 Students
Florida State University 173 Students
University of Florida 126 Students
Northwest Florida State College 125 Students
University of North Florida 97 Students
University of Central Florida 93 Students
Troy University 85 Students
University of South Florida 71 Students
University of Miami 70 Students
Jacksonville University 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 42 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Biology 15 Students
Education 14 Students
Criminology 13 Students
Physical Therapy 13 Students
Small Business Management 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 114 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/23/2024
The best part I would say is the connections and resources provided. The worst I would say is a select few of the teachers and how they problem solve but for the most part the teachers are amazing.
5.0 Senior
1/23/2024
I have nothing negative to say about my years at Walton High School. I found the administration to be extremely helpful and always available when you needed them. I enjoyed my teachers and have made life long friends. I play soccer and tennis and the school spirit seems to be above all the rest
5.0 NicheUser
8/22/2022
This place helped me to be the best I could be and I'm vary thankful for everyone that helped me at that school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/7/2014
Poor School. Needs to put as much effort into education as it does in athletics.
5.0 parent
4/3/2014
My son has used the virtual school program twice and I have found the teachers to go beyond their job to help him out in any way that they can. He has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, so sometimes it takes some extra explaining, some extra understanding and a little boost to his self confid...
2.0 parent
2/8/2013
Teachers don't return emails, with the rare exception of just a few who actually care. Most of the newer, younger teachers don't give a flip about anything, very unprofessional. Students there have said the interior design teacher actually sends students out to get her fast food, during school hours...
4.0 other
8/9/2012
Walton high scool is an wonderful school. Every single teacher cares about you and your academics. its a wonderful experience to have the teachers that i have there. I am currently a senior and i have enjoyed every year. Mr. Hughes is a great principal. He interacts with the students on a daily basi...

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