Curriculum
Programs You Won't Find Anywhere Else on the Emerald Coast
At Destin High School, your student doesn’t have to specialize too early. Explore multiple passions, earn college credit, and graduate ready for whatever comes next.
Our small size means they can explore pathways to find their future career. Students can pursue careers in commercial fishing, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and the arts in the same four years while building the kind of relationships with teachers and classmates that can only happen when everyone knows your name.
Our exceptional faculty, coaches, and administrators know your student’s name, their goals, and what they are capable of often before your student does. With small class sizes, real life experiences, and a faculty that genuinely invests in this community, Destin High School prepares students for college, careers, and the kind of life that is uniquely theirs.
Our campus sits in the heart of Destin where the Gulf and Choctawatchee Bay aren’t just backdrops. They serve as classrooms. Students research real water quality issues, work with local conservations and industries, and engage with an environment that can’t be replicated anywhere else. This is place-based learning that actually means something to our students and our community.
What does DHS Offer?
Destin High School provides a comprehensive and forward-focused academic experience for all students. Whether they find interest in the arts, STEMM/STEAM, academics for college prep, or a more career-driven focus, we can meet your student where they are.
Students can:
- Pursue multiple curriculum tracks including general, Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), dual enrollment for college credit, or career and technical education (CTE)
- Complete dual enrollment courses in conjunction with Northwest Florida State College and earn their associate of arts (AA) while in high school
- Participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) coursework
- Engage in a strong fine and performing arts program with brilliant faculty in art, band, chorus, and theatre
- Complete Honors, Advanced, and AP courses designed for college readiness
- Participate in career-focused pathways and industry certification opportunities in business, computer science, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, marine technologies, and more
- Be an active part of real-world learning experiences through community partnerships
- And, take an active role in leadership, technology, and journalism programs including those offered at no other High School in Okaloosa County
Career Academies
Career Pathways & Specialized Programs
Destin High School is continually pushing what is possible from a high school education. Due to our small size and Charter School designation, it provides us flexibility for us to create a variety of programs to help students explore careers, gain practical skills, and prepare for success after high school.
Programs offered for the 2026-2027 academic year include:
- Business / Entrepreneurship (multi-year sequence)
- E-Commerce Marketing
- Commercial Fishing & Marine Technology Academy
- Principles of Biomedical Sciences
- Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses
Find out more regarding our programs in our recent Curriculum Guide. More information is also available from your school counselor.
Learn More
Career pathway courses and program details can be found in the Curriculum Guide. If you would like additional information or would like to explore program options, please contact your school counselor.