Serving 815 students in grades 7-12, Florence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Florence High School's student population of 815 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Florence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1701 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Florence High School (est. 2003) is the main public high school in the city of Florence, Alabama and in the Florence City School System. Florence High School is the result of the merge between the two parent high schools (Coffee HS and Henry A. Bradshaw HS) that were previously open in Florence. The new school was given the falcon as its mascot and school colors of royal blue and silver. This merger also led to the creation of the Florence Freshman Center, which houses the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. The 10th, 11th, and 12th grades attend the high school.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence High School's ranking?
Florence High School is ranked #1701 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Florence High School often compared to?
Florence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coolidge High School, Poston Butte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence High School?
The graduation rate of Florence High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Florence High School?
815 students attend Florence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Florence High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence High School?
Florence High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florence High School offer ?
Florence High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Florence High School part of?
Florence High School is part of Florence Unified School District (4437).
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