Walton Academy for Growth and Change

• From Tallahassee, travel Interstate 10 West to exit 85 (HWY 331).
• Turn right (North) on HWY 331 and follow that road approximately 2.5 miles.
• The road ends at HWY 90.
• Turn Left (West) on HWY 90 and follow the road for approximately 2 miles.
• Turn Left onto Gene Hurley Road and proceed ½ mile.
• The Walton Academy for Growth and Change will be on the right side of the road, just past the airport runway.

Walton Academy for Growth and Change is comprised of multiple co-located residential commitment programs serving high risk male youth aged 13 to 18 who require behavioral/mental health and substance abuse services. The programs utilize evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive care, treatment, and supervision. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while at the program.

A youth’s length of stay is determined by the youth's assessed risk to reoffend, their progress in reducing applicable criminogenic needs and risk factors, and the completion of their individualized treatment plan.

The Florida Scholars Academy provides all educational services for residential commitment programs within the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. It offers a tailored education system that accommodates the unique needs of each student by providing multiple pathways to success. The academy offers individualized support to help students achieve their educational and career goals. This includes obtaining a high school or equivalent diploma, earning valuable industry-recognized credentials, and/or enrolling in postsecondary education at a Florida college, university, or technical college. The ultimate aim is to equip students with the necessary skills and qualifications for a successful career.