Public schools in Florence, AZ
9 open public schools with an address in Florence, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,133
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Florence public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Florence, AZ: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,133 students, an average of 517 per school. The largest campus is American Leadership Academy Anthem South K-12 (1,079 students), and the largest elementary school is Florence Elementary School (805).
Florence Unified School District (4437) operates the most schools here (6), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Florence
Florence Unified School District (4437)
Public school district
6 schools in Florence · 16 total
American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Florence · 15 total
Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385)
Specialized public school district
1 school in Florence · 10 total
East Valley Institute of Technology (4516)
Specialized public school district
1 school in Florence · 51 total
Elementary schools in Florence
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elementary School Florence Unified School District (4437) | PK–08 | 805 | 18.7:1 | |
| Magma Ranch Elementary School Florence Unified School District (4437) | PK–08 | 507 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Florence
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Middle School Florence Unified School District (4437) | 07–08 | — | — |
High schools in Florence
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAVIT - Florence Unified Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| EVIT - American Leadership Academy Anthem South East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Florence High School Florence Unified School District (4437) · Magnet | 07–12 | 857 | 20.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Florence
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Anthem South K-12 American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) · Charter | KG–12 | 1,079 | 11.9:1 | |
| Anthem Elementary School Florence Unified School District (4437) | PK–09 | 722 | 16.2:1 | |
| Mountain Vista Academy Florence Unified School District (4437) · Alternative School | PK–12 | 163 | 9.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.5%
- Hispanic40.6%
- Black5.7%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Florence schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,133 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Florence
How many public schools are in Florence, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Florence: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 4,133 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Florence?
Schools with an address in Florence belong to 4 education agencies, led by Florence Unified School District (4437) (6 schools), American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) (1 school), Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Florence?
Florence High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Florence, with 857 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Florence?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Florence are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including American Leadership Academy Anthem South K-12. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Florence schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Florence public schools is 16:1, similar to the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Florence guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities