Crestview High School is the only high school in the city of Crestview, Florida. It was founded in 1926, and was part of a racially segregated system, serving only white students until 1966, when the students from Carver-Hill, the school for African-Americans, were transferred there.
Serving 2,397 students in grades 9-12, Crestview High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crestview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Crestview High School's student population of 2,397 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crestview High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crestview High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1890 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crestview High School's ranking?
Crestview High School is ranked #1890 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Crestview High School often compared to?
Crestview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Niceville Senior High School, Fort Walton Beach High School, Choctawhatchee Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crestview High School?
The graduation rate of Crestview High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Crestview High School?
2,397 students attend Crestview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Crestview High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crestview High School?
Crestview High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crestview High School offer ?
Crestview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestview High School part of?
Crestview High School is part of Okaloosa School District.
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