The athletic program offers football, basketball, soccer, wrestling, softball, baseball, swimming, cross country, track, volleyball, girls and boys weightlifting.

Fort Walton Beach High School serves residents of Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Mary Esther, Crestview, and Destin.

[citation needed] The Viking Band program has been listed on the John Philip Sousa Foundation's Historic Roll of Honor, an esteemed recognition shared by only 66 band programs nationwide.

[citation needed] The Viking Band has performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Washington, D.C., and international locations like Nassau, Bahamas.

[citation needed] Recent highlights include their selection to perform at events like the 2024 Military Bowl Parade in Annapolis, showcasing their connection to the community's strong military ties.