At a glance
Reported students
857
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
693.5
Florence High School: 857 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. 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
- 822
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about Florence High School
Florence High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Florence. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Florence Unified School District (4437). NCES reports 857 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, above the Arizona median of 18.1:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (42.7%) and White (41.8%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Florence High School
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.8%
- Hispanic42.7%
- Black6.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial5.1%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Unified School District (4437)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
San Tan Foothills High School
High · Grades 07–12
793 reported students
Poston Butte High School
High · Grades 07–12
1,310 reported students
Florence Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
805 reported students
Circle Cross STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
728 reported students
Anthem Elementary School
Other · Grades PK–09
722 reported students
Walker Butte Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
718 reported students
Public schools near Florence High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAVIT - Florence Unified High · Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385) | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| EVIT - American Leadership Academy Anthem South High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 6.7 mi |
| Coolidge Alternative Program High · Coolidge Unified District (4442) | 06–12 | 120 | 8.4 mi |
| CAVIT - Coolidge High School High · Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385) | 09–12 | 4 | 8.6 mi |
| Coolidge High School High · Coolidge Unified District (4442) | 09–12 | 752 | 8.6 mi |
| Imagine Prep Coolidge High · Charter · Imagine Prep Coolidge Inc. (90034) | 06–12 | 472 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Florence High School
What grades does Florence High School serve?
Florence High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Florence Unified School District (4437).
How many students attend Florence High School?
Florence High School reported 857 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 822 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Florence High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 857 students and 41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Florence High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Florence High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Florence High School in?
Florence High School is part of Florence Unified School District (4437), based in Florence, AZ, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Florence High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include CAVIT - Florence Unified (under 0.1 mi), EVIT - American Leadership Academy Anthem South (6.7 mi), Coolidge Alternative Program (8.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.