Walton High School (DeFuniak Springs, Florida)

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Walton High School
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Walton High School (DeFuniak Springs, Florida)
449 Walton Road
DeFuniak Springs, Florida

United States
Coordinates 30°44′31″N86°07′33″W / 30.74194°N 86.12583°W / 30.74194; -86.12583
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Type Public
MottoBuild Your Legacy
School district Walton County School District
NCES School ID 120198002025 [1]
PrincipalBrianna Leavins [2]
Faculty46.81 (on FTE basis) [1]
Grades 9 to 12
Enrollment768 (2016-17) [3]
Student to teacher ratio16.81:1 [1]
Color(s)Navy Blue, Silver and White    
Athletics conferenceFHSAA Class 5A-1
MascotBraves
Nickname Braves
Website whs.walton.k12.fl.us

Walton High School is a public high school in DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida operated by the Walton County School District. Walton High School opened a new school building in 2010 after the school district approved the facility. The new building was built next to the previous facility which is now the WISE Center for alternative education. The school's athletic teams' mascot are the Braves. The school is located at 449 Walton Road in DeFuniak Springs.

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State championships

1985 – Football (defeated Wildwood 7–2)

Alumni

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