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Thank you for your interest in applying to Destin High School.
We are delighted that you are considering us for your educational journey.
Your enthusiasm and commitment to your education are truly commendable.
To complete the application process and take the next steps toward becoming a Destin Shark please see below!
DESTIN HIGH SCHOOL IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
*Applicants who are accepted through our lottery placement process will be notified mid-February 2026
A Tuition-Free Public Charter High School Serving Grades 9–12
Destin High School offers a dynamic, student-centered educational experience grounded in academic excellence, character development, and real-world learning. As a tuition-free public charter school, we are open to all Florida students and committed to helping every student achieve their fullest potential.
Why Families Choose Destin High School
• Tuition-Free, Public, and Open to All
High-quality education should be accessible. DHS charges no tuition, ever.
• Safe, Supportive, Small-School Environment
Students are known by name, valued as individuals, and supported academically and socially.
• College-Ready + Career-Ready Opportunities
Advanced courses, CTE pathways, marine science, business, fishing, IT, arts, and more.
• Premier Athletics & Activities
State-level athletics, performing arts, clubs, leadership, community service, and student life opportunities that build confidence and character.
• Real-World Learning Experiences
Marine and environmental studies, local partnerships, workforce connections, and internships prepare students for success beyond graduation.
The Application Process
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- As a charter school, enrollment at DHS is capped and limited to the number of seats available. If the number of applications received does not exceed the school’s program, class, grade level, or building capacity, all students who have applied will receive invitations to enroll.
- However, if the number of eligible applicants exceeds capacity, all eligible applicants will be placed in the lottery pool and be part of a random selection lottery after the closing of the application period. Once names have been drawn for all available seats, all remaining applicants will be drawn and placed on a waiting list in the order the name was drawn in the lottery.
- Once an applicant has been admitted to the school and accepted the invitation to enroll, he/she is not required to reapply in future enrollment periods unless the student has officially declined to enroll or has officially withdrawn from Destin High School. Submission of an application package does not guarantee a seat. All applicants will be part of a lottery if the number of applicants exceeds available seats.
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OPEN APPLICATION PERIOD UNTIL ALL SEATS ARE FULL!!!
- Remember that applying to Destin High School does NOT impact your enrollment or standing at your zoned/current high school. We do not send them notice of your application and our system is separate from the school district system. Only after you have accepted an invitation to attend Destin High School will formal registration and transfer of records occur.
- Current students must confirm their continued enrollment every school year.
- New students may apply year-round through our online application process; siblings of current students MUST APPLY to be considered.
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- Applications are accepted all year online through our application portal at Destin High School Application Portal link below.
- Paper applications are still accepted in person, but applying online is preferred for quicker processing.
- To get a paper application, please stop by the school at 4325 Commons Dr W Destin FL 32541. Once the application period closes students will be notified if they have been accepted. If applications exceed seats available a lottery will be held. If seats remain, the application will remain open until all seats are full.