Walton Academy Inc.

Summary:

Walton Academy Inc. is a public charter high school located in Defuniak Springs, Florida, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 181 students. The school is part of the Walton school district, which is ranked 16th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Walton Academy Inc. has consistently struggled academically. The school has ranked in the bottom half of Florida high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 10 years, indicating very low academic performance. Walton Academy Inc. students perform significantly worse on state assessments compared to the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 6% to 30% in English Language Arts and 15% to 20% in Math, while the state and district averages were much higher. The school's four-year graduation rates have also been low, ranging from 37.3% to 67.9% over the past 5 years, significantly lower than the state and district averages.

One of the most concerning issues at Walton Academy Inc. is the extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 60.9% to 92.8% over the past 5 years, much higher than the state and district averages. This, combined with the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 79.47% to 86.19% over the past 3 years, may be contributing factors to the school's low academic performance. In comparison, other high schools in the Walton district, such as Freeport Senior High School and Walton High School, have much higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-12

389 Dorsey Ave
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435

(850) 892-3999

District: Walton

SchoolDigger Rank:
737^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,267

Student/teacher ratio: 120.6

Number of students: 181

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.7%

Hispanic:

17.1%

African American:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Walton Academy Inc. ranks worse than 93.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.99. (See more...)

Compare Details Walton Academy Inc. ranks worse than 91.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Walton School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Walton Academy Inc. 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 Student population at Walton Academy Inc. is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), Hispanic (17.1%), African American (12.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Walton School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walton Academy Inc. is 120.6. 6 high schools in the Walton School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Walton Academy Inc. employs 1.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walton Academy Inc. is $10,267, which is the 5^th highest among 5 high schools in the Walton School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Walton Academy Inc. was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Walton Academy Inc. 1123^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Walton Academy Inc. in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Walton Academy Inc. 737^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Walton Academy Inc. in the ranking list.)

Walton:

SchoolDigger ranks Walton 16^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Walton Academy Inc.

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	5.25	561^st	593	5.4%
2005	4.13	577^th	602	4.2%
2006	5.40	630^th	675	6.7%
2007	5.83	681^st	736	7.5%
2008	6.50	685^th	740	7.4%
2009	5.19	724^th	780	7.2%
2010	11.25	732^nd	839	12.8%
2011	13.42	775^th	891	13.0%
2012	4.42	845^th	897	5.8%
2013	8.30	866^th	956	9.4%
2014	6.53	920^th	999	7.9%
2016	5.65	943^rd	997	5.4%
2017	4.29	995^th	1031	3.5%
2018	6.30	979^th	1035	5.4%
2019	5.09	1048^th	1099	4.6%
2021	5.46	1110^th	1136	2.3%
2022	6.31	1095^th	1148	4.6%
2023	5.77	1114^th	1177	5.4%
2024	7.99	1123^rd	1196	6.1%

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Rank History for Walton Academy Inc.

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2005	5.54	456^th	487	6.4%
2007	7.49	508^th	563	9.8%
2008	8.43	515^th	577	10.7%
2009	16.16	481^st	587	18.1%
2010	11.51	531^st	620	14.4%
2011	10.75	542^nd	622	12.9%
2012	4.19	575^th	606	5.1%
2013	3.79	595^th	648	8.2%
2014	4.72	628^th	687	8.6%
2016	3.97	646^th	693	6.8%
2017	8.46	608^th	714	14.8%
2018	6.26	619^th	716	13.5%
2019	5.47	648^th	734	11.7%
2021	8.41	649^th	746	13.0%
2022	13.62	630^th	774	18.6%
2023	6.08	695^th	792	12.2%
2024	3.96	737^th	807	8.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Walton Academy Inc.

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	66	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
2002	101	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2003	101	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2004	120	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
2005	96	13	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2006	90	11	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	105
2007	116	12	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	2	132
2008	103	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	113
2009	71	15	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	1	92
2010	68	11	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	2	85
2011	87	13	1	3	3	0	3	0	110
2012	94	13	0	8	2	0	0	0	117
2013	110	15	0	16	1	0	3	0	145
2014	138	19	1	15	0	0	15	0	188
2015	111	16	0	22	1	0	16	0	166
2016	100	29	0	19	2	0	12	0	162
2017	109	40	0	22	1	0	13	0	185
2018	88	34	0	21	0	0	16	0	159
2019	114	30	0	25	0	0	7	0	176
2020	102	30	0	18	0	0	6	0	156
2021	100	36	0	24	0	0	9	0	169
2022	120	29	0	31	1	0	9	0	190
2023	119	23	0	31	1	0	7	0	181

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 Walton Academy Inc.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	74	0.0	0.0	66.2
2002	107	0.0	n/a	71
2003	107	0.0	n/a	71
2004	135	n/a	n/a	71.1
2005	110	5.0	22.0	82.7
2006	105	5.0	21.0	79
2007	132	6.0	22.0	76.2
2008	113	n/a	n/a	91.1
2009	92	6.8	15.3	90.1
2010	85	6.0	14.1	90.4
2011	110	3.0	36.6	74.5
2012	117	3.0	39.0	88.9
2013	145	10.0	14.5	77.9
2014	188	10.0	18.8	84
2015	166	8.0	20.7	81.9
2016	162	8.0	20.2	89.5
2017	185	7.0	26.4	91.4
2018	159	5.0	31.8	86.2
2019	176	4.0	44.0	88.6
2020	156	3.0	52.0	80.1
2021	169	1.5	112.6	79.9
2022	190	3.0	63.3	79.5
2023	181	1.5	120.6	86.2

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 Walton Academy Inc.

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	74	0.0	0.0	66.2
2002	107	0.0	n/a	71
2003	107	0.0	n/a	71
2004	135	n/a	n/a	71.1
2005	110	5.0	22.0	82.7
2006	105	5.0	21.0	79
2007	132	6.0	22.0	76.2
2008	113	n/a	n/a	91.1
2009	92	6.8	15.3	90.1
2010	85	6.0	14.1	90.4
2011	110	3.0	36.6	74.5
2012	117	3.0	39.0	88.9
2013	145	10.0	14.5	77.9
2014	188	10.0	18.8	84
2015	166	8.0	20.7	81.9
2016	162	8.0	20.2	89.5
2017	185	7.0	26.4	91.4
2018	159	5.0	31.8	86.2
2019	176	4.0	44.0	88.6
2020	156	3.0	52.0	80.1
2021	169	1.5	112.6	79.9
2022	190	3.0	63.3	79.5
2023	181	1.5	120.6	86.2

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 Walton Academy Inc.

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$585 (5.8%)	$9,478 (94.2%)	$10,063
2019	$517 (5.7%)	$8,525 (94.3%)	$9,042
2020	$653 (6.7%)	$9,088 (93.3%)	$9,741
2021	$567 (6.8%)	$7,720 (93.1%)	$8,288
2022	$1,157 (12.0%)	$8,479 (88.0%)	$9,636
2023	$1,767 (17.2%)	$8,501 (82.8%)	$10,267

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Walton Academy Inc.

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1048^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1114^th of 1177 Middle schools	0.7%
Ranks 648^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 695^th of 792 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Academy Inc.)	13	7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Walton)	64	54	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walton Academy Inc.)	21	6	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walton)	62	56	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Academy Inc.)	14	22	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Walton)	60	55	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walton Academy Inc.)	12	8	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walton)	63	58	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Walton Academy Inc.)	8	13	5%
8th Grade Science (Walton)	58	61	3%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Academy Inc.)	31	16	15%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Walton)	64	61	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Walton Academy Inc.)	7	32	25%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Walton)	59	62	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Walton Academy Inc.)	24	29	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Walton)	79	81	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Walton Academy Inc.)	20	20
End of Course US History (Walton)	77	78	1%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Walton Academy Inc.)	17	6	11%
End of Course Civics (Walton)	82	74	8%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	176	181	2.8%
African American	30	23	23.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	25	31	24%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	114	119	4.4%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.6%	86.2%	2.4%

Schools Near Walton Academy Inc.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walton Academy Inc.	Public, Charter	5-12	389 Dorsey Ave	Defuniak Springs	32435	Walton County	Walton	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 892-3999	181	2	120.6	86.2%	119 (65.7%)	23 (12.7%)	31 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)	4	737^th of 807 public high schools	8.7%		6.1	695^th of 792 public high schools	12.2%	42	30.0	6.0	19.0	8.0	18.0	20.0	15.0	17.0	18.0	6.0	10.0	12.0	10.0	20.0	$10,267	$1,767	$8,501
Walton County Jail Program	Public	6-12	145 S Park St	Defuniak Springs	32435	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 892-1100	3	0			3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Walton Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	145 S Park St	Defuniak Springs	32435	Walton County	Walton	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 892-1100	31	0		35.5%	29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)															$6,023	$742	$5,281
Emerald Coast Technical College	Public	9-12	761 N 20th St	Defuniak Springs	32433	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 892-1240	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Walton High School	Public	9-12	449 Walton Rd	Defuniak Springs	32433	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 892-1270	856	44	19.4	65.1%	568 (66.4%)	80 (9.3%)	161 (18.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	39 (4.6%)	55.4	248^th of 807 public high schools	69.3%		59.2	206^th of 792 public high schools	74.0%	42				47.0	50.0					46.0	70.0	78.0	77.0		$11,894	$1,136	$10,758
Walton Learning Center	Public	6-12	286 Gene Hurley Rd	Defuniak Springs	32435	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 520-4656	29	2	14.5	10.3%	6 (20.7%)	21 (72.4%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Ponce De Leon High School	Public	6-12	1477 Ammons Rd	Ponce De Leon	32455	Holmes County	Holmes	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 836-4242	301	20	15.4	59.5%	277 (92.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	19.9	638^th of 807 public high schools	20.9%		34.8	447^th of 792 public high schools	43.6%	191	60.0	59.0	54.0	35.0	23.0	51.0	61.0	10.0	54.0	25.0	18.0	35.0	39.0	71.0	$12,118	$2,532	$9,585
Freeport Senior High School	Public	9-12	12615 Us Highway 331 S	Freeport	32439	Walton County	Walton	No	No	No	No	(850) 892-1200	557	32	17.4	43.3%	419 (75.2%)	15 (2.7%)	95 (17.1%)	9 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	72.9	118^th of 807 public high schools	85.4%		74.7	103^rd of 792 public high schools	87.0%	15				59.0	61.0					74.0	80.0	86.0	89.0		$14,479	$1,404	$13,076

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What is the racial makeup of Walton Academy Inc.?

Students at Walton Academy Inc. are 66% White, 17% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Walton Academy Inc. a good school?

Walton Academy Inc. ranks in the bottom 8.7% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Walton Academy Inc.?

In the 2022-23 school year, 181 students attended Walton Academy Inc..

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