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Florence High School

Grades 10–12 · Florence, AL · NCES 010153000528

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1201 Bradshaw Dr · Florence, AL 35630

At a glance

Reported students

1,101

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

62.64

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

10–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Alabama high enrollment

83rd percentile

Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

483

Florence High School: 1,101 reported students.

State peer staffing position

61st percentile

17.6:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
954
Teachers (FTE)
89
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1

What the reported data says about Florence High School

Florence High School is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in Florence. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Florence City. NCES reports 1,101 students for 2024–25.

Among 314 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 525.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, close to the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.7%) and Black (26.8%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 30 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Florence High School

  1. 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.64 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.4%
Students with disabilities
11.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
49.8%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
4
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White45.7%
  • Hispanic16.4%
  • Black26.8%
  • Asian1.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial9.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

30 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Florence City

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Florence Learning Center

High · Grades 06–12

Enrollment not reported

Forest Hills Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

906 reported students

Florence Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

663 reported students

Hibbett Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

489 reported students

Weeden Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

477 reported students

Harlan Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

426 reported students

View all 9 district schools →