Outstanding Achievement: Okaloosa High Schools Dominate National AP Honor Roll Staff Reports January 24, 2026 1:09 pm Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Who: Okaloosa County School District, Choctawhatchee High School, Fort Walton Beach High School, Niceville High School, Superintendent Marcus Chambers What: Named to the 2025 College Board AP School Honor Roll When: January 23, 2026 announcement Where: Okaloosa County, Florida Why: For expanding access to AP courses, improving exam success, and strengthening college readiness OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Three Okaloosa County high schools have earned national recognition for expanding access to advanced coursework and improving student achievement. The Okaloosa County School District announced that Choctawhatchee High School, Fort Walton Beach High School, and Niceville High School have been named to the College Board’s 2025 AP School Honor Roll — a prestigious distinction that highlights strong performance in Advanced Placement programs. Choctawhatchee High School received Gold-level recognition, while Fort Walton Beach High School and Niceville High School each earned Silver status. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes high schools nationwide that meet rigorous benchmarks tied to college readiness, student participation, and exam performance. Schools are evaluated across three core areas: expanding access to AP courses, helping students earn qualifying exam scores for college credit, and encouraging students to take multiple AP courses throughout their academic careers. According to the district, these benchmarks reflect a broader commitment to preparing students for postsecondary success through early exposure to college-level coursework. Superintendent Marcus Chambers praised the achievement,...
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