Fort Walton Beach High School

We love FWBHS. Hands down this school has some serious school spirit and has brought a different side of my child out. This is what High School years should be all about. This school is amazing for Academics and their Athletic departments. Truly offers both without favoring one over the other.

As a parent with three children at FWBHS at the same time...I have absolutely no complaints! Our kids love the school, are happy they are there instead of other local school options and are excelling in every area! Go Vikes!

The teachers and Administrators at FWBHS are helpful and encouraging. I have been impressed and I am very glad that my child is at this school.

I would have to rate my experience below average. There are many great teachers, administrators and dedicated personnel at FWBHS. However, this school is overcrowded and underfunded. As a Destin, FL resident with no high school in our city, our children go from A+ elementary and middle schools to having no local high school to attend. Upon 9th grade they are separated, shipped to other towns, where they are labeled rich Destin kids and are thrown into a world of unfamiliar circumstances. They have to get on a bus before dawn to get to school by 7 AM. It has truly been a nightmare. My son will graduate this year with a 2.0 GPA. His sister, a junior this year is actually a Viking Scholar that loves education but has struggled tremendously each and every day while attending this school.

My son recently graduated from FWBHS this year so I thought this panel needed an updated review. I couldn't be more happy with the experience and education my son received while attending school here! He has OCD and before entertaining the 9th grade suffered from social anxiety which completely changed with the academic achievements and confidence he gained here. This school lives up to the set beliefs it practices!