SWHS - Have one child that graduated a few years ago from SWHS and now attends UF, her dream school. Although we desperately wanted her to go to the Collegiate High School in Niceville, a week before school started she begged us to let her go to SWHS and had good reasons. We caved. It was the best decision we ever made. She had more opportunities for growth and involvement than she could have had elsewhere. She really came out of her shell. The AP classes she took prepared her for college level classes more than the dual enrollment classes she took. Her clubs, sports, and love for her school, academic rigor, and great grades created lots of opportunity when it came to applying to college. I believe she was in a better position for college applications graduating from SWHS than if she had gone to the collegiate high school.
SWHS has come a long way in the last few years, and they continue to improve every year. They currently have about 20 AP classes that are offered, which is amazing for a school their size. In addition, new this year, they offer four dual enrollment college classes, in house, at the school during the school day. My son is taking two college English classes this year. Two college history classes are also offered. More will be offered in the future. The goal for the school is make it easy for those students that want to earn an AA degree when they graduate from high school. This can be accomplished by combining, AP credit, in house dual enrollment college classes, college classes from the local NWFSC annex next door and in Niceville. Of course, FLVS is also available to students at SWHS too. Lots of options! If you'd like to learn more about what SWHS has to offer, I recommend you talk with the Assistant Principal, James Ross. He and the staff at SWHS have been great to work with.
SWHS is a pretty small high school. The teachers and staff all know the kids' names and if you have an issue are easy to talk to and work willing to work with you. There are some amazing teachers at the high school and really want the school to be top notch. Also, since it's the school that will be in your backyard, you'll get to know the parents and students there and see them around town. You'll get to know your child's friends easier and know what type of guidance they get at home. It will also help you make friends in the community. Unlike a bigger town, you won't go a day without seeing someone you know at the grocery store, your favorite lunch spot, or the local Tom Thumb!
I'm skeptical about the 19 pregnancies number. I've heard of the normal few, but definitely don't view it as an issue I even think about.
Seacoast High School - Looks like a great program. Keep in mind that for their 11th and 12th grade year, these students will most likely be taking classes at the NWFSC Niceville campus, so the commute is still an issue.
Arnold - I know a couple of kids that have gone there for various reasons - ROTC, engineering, etc. All have been very happy with it. It's a much bigger school than SWHS.
Good luck with your move and your school decision. You have lots of options to find the best fit for your family and that's a good thing!