SCHS Expansion Project at NWFSC

Seacoast Collegiate High School (SCHS) has partnered with Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) to create a groundbreaking collaboration to establish a dual enrollment center and fully functioning satellite campus of NWFSC, offering full-degree programs and professional development opportunities to the Walton County community. This collaboration is the first of its kind for South Walton and will be available to all dual enrollment students and adult learners. 

This multi-million dollar project consists of two phases over five years (2024-2029), including a SCHS building, a NWFSC building, and a community building which will be the hub for our Dream Big Program. 

Phase 1 is set to open in Fall 2025.

Enrollment

A.A. Degrees

Enrollment in the A.A. degree program is projected to grow from 57 to more than 100 students per cohort by 2028-2029, with the number of A.A. degrees awarded annually increasing from 34 to more than 80.

A.S. Degrees

By the 2026-2027 school year, the project will enroll 120 students in the Business Administration A.S. degree program, with 90% of these students completing the degree program each year.

Certifications

Certifications By providing certifications in cutting-edge fields like AI, cybersecurity, and digital skills, paired with a focus on bilingualism and entrepreneurship, we’re ensuring our students are not just ready for the future—they’re leading it. Graduates with these credentials are more likely to be hired and command higher salaries in today’s global economy.

Community Training

The community building will function as a workforce and business “think tank” and incubation center, fostering public and private partnerships and supporting businesses, community leaders, and entrepreneurs. - engaging more than 4,000 community members and professionals annually.

Phase 1, which consists of a SCHS building and a NWFSC building, is set to open in Fall 2025 and will serve SCHS students in grades 9-12, dual-enrolled students in Walton County, and adult learners pursuing a degree or certification from NWFSC.

Phase 2 consists of our community building which functions as a workforce and business “think tank” and incubation center, fostering public and private partnerships and supporting businesses, community leaders, and entrepreneurs. - engaging more than 4,000 community members and professionals annually. This building will be the catalyst for our Dream Big Program which unites our business and educational leaders to empower the next generation of innovators and change-makers, fueling a sustainable future for Walton County’s economy and community.

Note: Charter schools receive a fraction of the capital funding - $0.40 to the dollar - that a traditional district receives and charter schools are responsible for funding the gap. All FLDOE funds are strictly going to personnel and operations to fund the academic and mission-based programming.