Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College

Summary:

Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Niceville, Florida, part of the highly-ranked Okaloosa school district. This exceptional school has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in Florida, with a current statewide ranking of 16th out of 807 high schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Collegiate High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the Okaloosa district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores. The school maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Collegiate High School has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools, such as Destin High School and Niceville Senior High School. The school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 1.07% to 12.28%, is also noteworthy.

Collegiate High School's exceptional academic performance and equitable, inclusive environment set it apart from the nearby schools, which have significantly different student demographics and academic outcomes. Despite its relatively low spending per student (around $6,000 per year) compared to some nearby schools (up to $40,000 per student at Okaloosa Technical College), Collegiate High School consistently delivers exceptional results, highlighting its efficient resource allocation and management.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578

(850) 729-4949

District: Okaloosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,972

Student/teacher ratio: 42.3

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

Two or more races:

12.8%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College ranks better than 98% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Okaloosa School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), two or more races (12.8%), Hispanic (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College is 42.3. 8 high schools in the Okaloosa School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College is $5,972, which is the 7^th highest among 6 high schools in the Okaloosa School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College 16^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College in the ranking list.)

Okaloosa:

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

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Rank History for Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	98.22	8^th	484	98.3%
2005	98.91	2^nd	487	99.6%
2006	99.09	2^nd	477	99.6%
2007	99.04	1^st	563	99.8%
2008	98.17	6^th	577	99.0%
2009	98.53	2^nd	587	99.7%
2010	97.73	6^th	620	99.0%
2011	98.22	5^th	622	99.2%
2016	95.70	3^rd	693	99.6%
2017	95.29	2^nd	714	99.7%
2018	96.29	1^st	716	99.9%
2019	95.80	1^st	734	99.9%
2021	94.90	4^th	746	99.5%
2022	95.18	3^rd	774	99.6%
2023	92.15	13^th	792	98.4%
2024	90.79	16^th	807	98.0%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, August 18, 2012

"The Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College is the top scoring "A" high school in the state of Florida for the third time in the school's eleven (11) year history. The innovative charter school of the Okaloosa County School District received 1511 of 1600 possible points to place first in the state among the 410 high schools graded by the Florida Department of Education. The Collegiate High at NWFSC has consistently scored in the top one-half of one percent in the Florida Accountability System, previously earning recognition as the top scoring high school in the state in 2009-10 and also in 2002-03." (http://nwfcollegiatehigh.org/news_details.cfm?ID=67)

Collegiate High School @ NWFSC is a small school with an emphasis on academics first and foremost. The students are serious students. The support staff is stellar. The instructors have one goal to fill the kids with as much relevant knowledge as their little brains will hold. Overall, as a parent, I am very impressed. Everyone is friendly, hard working and goal oriented. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	105	6	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2002	163	9	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	184
2003	163	9	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	184
2004	219	7	6	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	240
2005	227	7	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	247
2006	216	11	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	239
2007	203	17	7	4	2	n/a	n/a	12	245
2008	210	18	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	15	255
2009	213	13	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	16	254
2010	225	16	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	15	274
2011	218	11	14	11	2	0	15	0	271
2012	227	12	13	12	2	0	13	0	279
2013	220	13	9	16	0	1	15	0	274
2014	213	18	8	26	1	0	17	0	283
2015	227	15	9	23	1	0	12	0	287
2016	231	21	8	14	2	0	12	0	288
2017	211	19	12	19	4	0	21	0	286
2018	202	13	11	23	5	1	28	0	283
2019	193	19	9	25	2	3	33	0	284
2020	198	21	8	24	2	3	29	0	285
2021	206	22	9	28	1	1	21	0	288
2022	208	18	8	26	1	0	19	0	280
2023	222	27	11	37	2	1	34	0	334
2024	280	23	18	46	1	1	54	0	423

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 Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	120	0.0	0.0	10
2002	184	0.0	n/a	6.5
2003	184	0.0	n/a	6.5
2004	240	3.0	80.0	6.7
2005	247	4.0	61.8	7.7
2006	239	4.0	59.8	5.4
2007	245	4.0	61.3	4.3
2008	255	7.0	36.4	5.8
2009	254	9.6	26.7	5
2010	274	9.0	30.4	3.1
2011	271	10.0	27.1	5.9
2012	279	8.0	34.8	11.5
2013	274	7.0	39.1	12.8
2014	283	7.0	40.4	12.7
2015	287	7.0	41.0	5.2
2016	288	6.0	48.0	4.2
2017	286	5.0	57.2	5.6
2018	283	6.0	47.1	10.6
2019	284	6.0	47.3	16.2
2020	285	6.0	47.5	16.8
2021	288	5.0	57.6	11.1
2022	280	6.0	46.6	1.1
2023	334	4.0	83.5	12.3
2024	423	10.0	42.3	19.1

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 Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	120	0.0	0.0	10
2002	184	0.0	n/a	6.5
2003	184	0.0	n/a	6.5
2004	240	3.0	80.0	6.7
2005	247	4.0	61.8	7.7
2006	239	4.0	59.8	5.4
2007	245	4.0	61.3	4.3
2008	255	7.0	36.4	5.8
2009	254	9.6	26.7	5
2010	274	9.0	30.4	3.1
2011	271	10.0	27.1	5.9
2012	279	8.0	34.8	11.5
2013	274	7.0	39.1	12.8
2014	283	7.0	40.4	12.7
2015	287	7.0	41.0	5.2
2016	288	6.0	48.0	4.2
2017	286	5.0	57.2	5.6
2018	283	6.0	47.1	10.6
2019	284	6.0	47.3	16.2
2020	285	6.0	47.5	16.8
2021	288	5.0	57.6	11.1
2022	280	6.0	46.6	1.1
2023	334	4.0	83.5	12.3
2024	423	10.0	42.3	19.1

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 Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$6,324 (100.0%)	$6,324
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$6,599 (100.0%)	$6,599
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$6,170 (100.0%)	$6,170
2021	$154 (2.6%)	$5,668 (97.3%)	$5,823
2022	$454 (6.7%)	$6,299 (93.3%)	$6,753
2023	$54 (0.9%)	$5,919 (99.1%)	$5,972

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 13^th of 792 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College)	97	92	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Okaloosa)	61	54	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course US History (Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College)	99	97	2%
End of Course US History (Okaloosa)	79	69	10%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	284	334	17.6%
African American	19	27	42.1%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	9	11	22.2%
Hispanic	25	37	48%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	193	222	15%
Two or More Races	33	34	3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.2%	12.3%	3.9%

Schools Near Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College	Public, Charter	9-12	100 College Blvd E	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 729-4949	423	10	42.3	19.1%	280 (66.2%)	23 (5.4%)	46 (10.9%)	18 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (12.8%)	90.8	16^th of 807 public high schools	98.0%		92.2	13^th of 792 public high schools	98.4%	3	90.0	91.0	82.0	93.0	99.0	95.0	$5,972	$54	$5,919
Niceville Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 John Sims Pkwy E	Niceville	32578	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-4114	1,998	85	23.3	18.1%	1,520 (76.1%)	93 (4.7%)	172 (8.6%)	32 (1.6%)	9 (0.5%)	7 (0.4%)	165 (8.3%)	73.9	110^th of 807 public high schools	86.4%		78.2	83^rd of 792 public high schools	89.5%	27	71.0	65.0	69.0	77.0	84.0	77.0	$9,522	$1,033	$8,489
Okaloosa Technical College	Public	7-12	1976 Lewis Turner Blvd	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-3500	43	6	7.1	34.9%	29 (67.4%)	3 (7.0%)	9 (20.9%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)							$40,803	$9,866	$30,937
Destin High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4325 Commons Drive	Destin	32541	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 424-1664	557	26	21.4	18.0%	426 (76.5%)	36 (6.5%)	58 (10.4%)	12 (2.2%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.6%)	51.2	288^th of 807 public high schools	64.3%		53.8	248^th of 792 public high schools	68.7%	40	58.0	44.0	48.0	65.0	70.0	62.0	$10,474	$1,174	$9,300
Choctawhatchee Senior High School	Public	9-12	110 Racetrack Rd NW	Fort Walton Beach	32547	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 833-3614	1,701	83	20.5	50.4%	926 (54.4%)	198 (11.6%)	353 (20.8%)	30 (1.8%)	9 (0.5%)	10 (0.6%)	175 (10.3%)	44.4	373^rd of 807 public high schools	53.8%		45.6	333^rd of 792 public high schools	58.0%	40	43.0	50.0	28.0	54.0	64.0	77.0	$9,211	$1,091	$8,121
Contracted Residential Services	Public	6-12	101 A Business Center Dr	Miramar	32550	Walton County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 863-4160	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Okaloosa Regional Detention	Public	5-12	4448 Straight Line Rd	Crestview	32539	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 689-7177	33	0		21.2%	18 (54.5%)	13 (39.4%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)								(n/a)
Adjudicated Youth Facility	Public	6-12	4448 Straight Line Rd	Crestview	32539	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 689-7177	7	1	7.0		0 (0.0%)	6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)
Crestview Youth Academy	Public	6-12	4448 Straight Line Rd	Crestview	32539	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 689-7177	11	2	5.5	27.3%	2 (18.2%)	9 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Okaloosa Youth Academy	Public	6-12	4448 Straight Line Rd	Crestview	32539	Okaloosa County	Okaloosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 689-7177	39	0		7.7%	20 (51.3%)	18 (46.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College

How many students attend Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College?

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College.

Is Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College a good school?

Yes! Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 807 Florida high schools.

What district is Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College in?

Okaloosa

What is the racial makeup of Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College?

Students at Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College are 66% White, 13% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Asian.

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