Laurel Hill School

Summary:

Laurel Hill School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Laurel Hill, Florida, with a student population of 452. The school is part of the Okaloosa School District, which is ranked 12th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Laurel Hill School has a predominantly White student body, with 81.86% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year.

Laurel Hill School stands out for its consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.5% to 100% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. However, the school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 17.8% to 31.9% over the same period, which is higher than the district average. Academically, Laurel Hill School's test scores are mixed, with the school performing above average in some subjects and grade levels, such as Algebra 1, Geometry, and Civics, but lagging behind in others, particularly in English Language Arts. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.76% to 70.37% over the past 3 years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Baker School, another alternative school in the Okaloosa district, has similar demographic and performance characteristics to Laurel Hill School, with high graduation rates but also high chronic absenteeism and mixed test scores. In contrast, Okaloosa Online Non Franchised, a virtual school in the district, has significantly lower test scores and graduation rates compared to Laurel Hill School and the district as a whole. Overall, Laurel Hill School appears to be a high-performing alternative school within the Okaloosa district, with some areas for improvement, particularly in student attendance and English Language Arts performance.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 8078 4th St
       Laurel Hill, FL  32567


(850) 652-4111

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
1213th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,005 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
African American:
7.5%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laurel Hill School ranks worse than 53.8% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.24. (See more...)
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Compare Details Laurel Hill School ranks better than 58.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.98. (See more...)
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Compare Details Laurel Hill School ranks better than 57.1% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.32. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Laurel Hill School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), African American (7.5%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Hill School is 16.1, which is the 3rd best among 5 alternative schools in the Okaloosa School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Hill School is $13,005, which is the 4th highest among 5 alternative schools in the Okaloosa School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Laurel Hill School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Hill School 492nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Laurel Hill School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Hill School 346th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Laurel Hill School in the ranking list.)

Okaloosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Okaloosa 12th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laurel Hill School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.54 154th 199 22.6%
2005 73.61 73rd 202 63.9%
2006 59.83 692nd 1688 59.0%
2007 67.38 606th 1786 66.1%
2008 73.19 454th 1789 74.6%
2009 60.48 759th 1847 58.9%
2010 47.78 1082nd 1919 43.6%
2011 68.89 624th 1985 68.6%
2012 48.43 1030th 1984 48.1%
2013 39.61 1237th 2029 39.0%
2014 36.87 1337th 2064 35.2%
2016 35.29 1372nd 2087 34.3%
2017 42.53 1222nd 2112 42.1%
2018 51.83 1006th 2118 52.5%
2019 57.12 910th 2182 58.3%
2021 57.05 944th 2247 58.0%
2022 43.52 1239th 2219 44.2%
2023 60.75 822nd 2240 63.3%
2024 45.24 1213th 2256 46.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Laurel Hill School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.74 189th 593 68.1%
2005 69.21 175th 602 70.9%
2006 60.43 264th 675 60.9%
2007 68.07 238th 736 67.7%
2008 79.68 131st 740 82.3%
2009 69.51 246th 780 68.5%
2010 67.83 281st 839 66.5%
2011 64.53 326th 891 63.4%
2012 61.80 339th 897 62.2%
2013 39.71 596th 956 37.7%
2014 51.89 482nd 999 51.8%
2016 46.67 528th 997 47.0%
2017 43.19 587th 1031 43.1%
2018 45.53 573rd 1035 44.6%
2019 58.58 438th 1099 60.1%
2021 67.03 339th 1136 70.2%
2022 62.62 387th 1148 66.3%
2023 61.03 426th 1177 63.8%
2024 56.98 492nd 1196 58.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Laurel Hill School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.71 143rd 484 70.5%
2005 58.30 215th 487 55.9%
2006 59.37 200th 477 58.1%
2007 64.68 186th 563 67.0%
2008 71.80 141st 577 75.6%
2009 72.40 143rd 587 75.6%
2010 73.46 151st 620 75.6%
2011 70.65 172nd 622 72.3%
2012 38.86 335th 606 44.7%
2013 31.83 446th 648 31.2%
2014 52.56 305th 687 55.6%
2016 41.90 356th 693 48.6%
2017 49.49 285th 714 60.1%
2018 53.87 239th 716 66.6%
2019 59.67 198th 734 73.0%
2021 43.69 328th 746 56.0%
2022 51.95 257th 774 66.8%
2023 56.87 225th 792 71.6%
2024 46.32 346th 807 57.1%
See the entire list of Florida Alternative School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Laurel Hill School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Laurel Hill School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 281 69 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1989 286 68 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1990 279 76 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1991 289 93 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1992 307 82 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1993 304 94 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1994 336 95 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1995 399 87 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 399 87 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 385 73 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 468
1998 366 68 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 449
1999 371 70 5 2 4 n/a n/a 0 452
2000 371 69 4 1 5 n/a n/a 0 450
2001 381 70 4 0 3 n/a n/a 0 458
2002 371 54 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 431
2003 371 54 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 431
2004 350 54 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 411
2005 363 50 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 412 54 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 471
2007 390 47 1 1 4 n/a n/a 5 448
2008 389 43 0 0 3 n/a n/a 7 442
2009 394 39 0 1 4 n/a n/a 6 444
2010 394 47 0 2 2 n/a n/a 5 450
2011 380 44 0 4 2 0 8 0 438
2012 383 52 0 2 2 0 13 0 452
2013 383 44 0 4 3 0 14 0 448
2014 376 37 0 4 1 0 16 0 434
2015 335 43 0 3 3 0 15 0 399
2016 340 31 0 4 3 0 17 0 395
2017 334 34 0 7 0 0 18 0 393
2018 336 35 0 5 0 0 18 0 394
2019 329 25 0 8 0 0 18 0 380
2020 340 29 0 5 0 0 23 0 397
2021 338 35 0 11 0 0 21 0 405
2022 352 39 0 18 0 0 18 0 427
2023 370 34 2 16 0 0 30 0 452

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Laurel Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 29.0 12.0 50.9
1989 354 30.0 11.8 52.8
1990 355 32.0 11.0 57.2
1991 382 32.0 11.9 54.2
1992 389 31.0 12.5 55.5
1993 402 32.0 12.6 53.2
1994 434 33.0 13.2 52.5
1995 488 34.0 14.4 52.5
1996 488 34.0 14.4 52.5
1997 468 36.0 13.0 50.4
1998 449 37.0 12.1 46.8
1999 452 38.0 11.9 54
2000 450 38.0 11.8 53.6
2001 458 39.0 11.7 48.3
2002 431 25.0 17.2 52.7
2003 431 25.0 17.2 52.7
2004 411 27.0 15.2 49.9
2005 419 28.0 15.0 56.6
2006 471 31.0 15.2 49.3
2007 448 37.0 12.1 49
2008 442 39.5 11.2 47.8
2009 444 37.9 11.8 51.1
2010 450 34.5 13.0 52.8
2011 438 34.4 12.7 59.6
2012 452 31.0 14.5 62.8
2013 448 30.0 14.9 61.4
2014 434 31.0 14.0 60.4
2015 399 34.0 11.7 61.4
2016 395 30.0 13.1 67.6
2017 393 29.0 13.5 68.2
2018 394 31.0 12.7 70.6
2019 380 27.4 13.8 72.6
2020 397 29.4 13.5 70.8
2021 405 27.9 14.5 70.4
2022 427 30.4 14.0 62.8
2023 452 28.0 16.1 65.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Laurel Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 29.0 12.0 50.9
1989 354 30.0 11.8 52.8
1990 355 32.0 11.0 57.2
1991 382 32.0 11.9 54.2
1992 389 31.0 12.5 55.5
1993 402 32.0 12.6 53.2
1994 434 33.0 13.2 52.5
1995 488 34.0 14.4 52.5
1996 488 34.0 14.4 52.5
1997 468 36.0 13.0 50.4
1998 449 37.0 12.1 46.8
1999 452 38.0 11.9 54
2000 450 38.0 11.8 53.6
2001 458 39.0 11.7 48.3
2002 431 25.0 17.2 52.7
2003 431 25.0 17.2 52.7
2004 411 27.0 15.2 49.9
2005 419 28.0 15.0 56.6
2006 471 31.0 15.2 49.3
2007 448 37.0 12.1 49
2008 442 39.5 11.2 47.8
2009 444 37.9 11.8 51.1
2010 450 34.5 13.0 52.8
2011 438 34.4 12.7 59.6
2012 452 31.0 14.5 62.8
2013 448 30.0 14.9 61.4
2014 434 31.0 14.0 60.4
2015 399 34.0 11.7 61.4
2016 395 30.0 13.1 67.6
2017 393 29.0 13.5 68.2
2018 394 31.0 12.7 70.6
2019 380 27.4 13.8 72.6
2020 397 29.4 13.5 70.8
2021 405 27.9 14.5 70.4
2022 427 30.4 14.0 62.8
2023 452 28.0 16.1 65.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Laurel Hill School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $736 (6.3%) $10,989 (93.7%) $11,725
2019 $796 (6.5%) $11,471 (93.5%) $12,267
2020 $785 (6.7%) $10,872 (93.3%) $11,656
2021 $1,293 (10.1%) $11,525 (89.9%) $12,818
2022 $2,794 (21.4%) $10,272 (78.6%) $13,066
2023 $2,513 (19.3%) $10,491 (80.7%) $13,005

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel Hill School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 910th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 822nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 5%
Ranks 438th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 426th of 1177 Middle schools
 3.7%
Ranks 198th of 734 High schoolsRanks 225th of 792 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Hill School)5640
 16%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6658
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laurel Hill School)7562
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7365
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Hill School)4882
 34%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6761
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Hill School)8178
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7465
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Hill School)5036
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6762
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Hill School)8544
 41%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7158
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Laurel Hill School)5080
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Okaloosa)6357
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Hill School)2447
 23%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6358
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Hill School)6758
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)6254
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Hill School)4854
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)5853
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Hill School)8564
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Okaloosa)7362
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Hill School)4841
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6655
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Science (Laurel Hill School)6452
 12%
   8th Grade Science (Okaloosa)6761
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Hill School)6025
 35%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6157
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Hill School)4440
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)6154
 7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Laurel Hill School)6468
 4%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Okaloosa)7266
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Laurel Hill School)7772
 5%
   End of Course US History (Okaloosa)7969
 10%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Laurel Hill School)7881
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Okaloosa)7870
 8%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Laurel Hill School)6976
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Okaloosa)7865
 13%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Laurel Hill School)7859
 19%
   End of Course Geometry (Okaloosa)7365
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380452
 18.9%
African American2534
 36%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic816
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White329370
 12.5%
Two or More Races1830
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.6%65.9%
 6.7%


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Laurel Hill School ranks 1213th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended Laurel Hill School.

Students at Laurel Hill School are 82% White, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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