School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,101
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
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
83th percentile
Compared with 319 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
483
Florence High School: 1,101 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
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 319 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83th 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 two 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 access to Advanced Placement, 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.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Florence High School
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.64 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 4 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
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)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
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 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
30 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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
Not reported reported students
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