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SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

10 SMOLIAN CIRCLE, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459WALTON →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–12Charter
403
Students
Total enrolled
93%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 7% vs nat'l
$15,507
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
21.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 38% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 403 students in grades 05–12 in SANTA ROSA BEACH, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,507 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
21.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL is a mid-sized high in SANTA ROSA BEACH, Florida, serving grades 05–12 with 403 students. The district invests $15,507 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 8% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 93% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

403
Total Students
21.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
8%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution179 male · 224 female
44%
56%
Male 44%Female 56%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility8%
National avg 52% · 31 students
Student Composition
85%
8%
Asian3%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120198003138

Academic Outcomes at SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE90
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
93%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,507Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,507
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,823
Student Support$2,946
Administration$1,861
Operations$2,326
Other$1,551
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,507 spent per student, an estimated $6,870 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
76%
State government
11.8%
Local (property tax)
75.6%
Federal programs
12.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 93% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 8% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FREEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLVAN R. BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDUNE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWEST DEFUNIAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
Middle
EMERALD COAST MIDDLE SCHOOLWALTON MIDDLE SCHOOLFREEPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOLWALTON HIGH SCHOOLFREEPORT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLWALTON ACADEMY INC.
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades05 – 12
Location—
CountyWalton County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictWALTON →
Phone: (850)231-0396
NCES ID: 120198003138
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SANTA ROSA BEACH seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WALTON
High
SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL
1,235 students · 09–12
20% FRL
Elem
FREEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1,123 students · PK–04
● 35 opp55% FRL
Elem
VAN R. BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1,013 students · KG–05
30% FRL
Elem
DUNE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
928 students · KG–05
24% FRL
Mid
EMERALD COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
868 students · 06–08
24% FRL
High
WALTON HIGH SCHOOL
856 students · 09–12
● 43 opp65% FRL
Other
PAXTON SCHOOL
819 students · PK–12
61% FRL
Mid
WALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
801 students · 06–08
75% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
10 SMOLIAN CIRCLE, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.