Florence Freshman Center

1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Florence Freshman Center serves 392 students in grades 9. 
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Florence Freshman Center's student population of 392 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
392 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Florence Freshman Center is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
13%
10%
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Black
26%
32%
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White
48%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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(16-17)
<50%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Florence Freshman Center often compared to?
Florence Freshman Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Brooks High School, Florence Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Florence Freshman Center?
The graduation rate of Florence Freshman Center is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Florence Freshman Center?
392 students attend Florence Freshman Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Florence Freshman Center students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Freshman Center?
Florence Freshman Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Florence Freshman Center offer ?
Florence Freshman Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Florence Freshman Center part of?
Florence Freshman Center is part of Florence City School District.

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Date
End of second semester, last day for students
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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