Florence High School

425 Olive Ave
Florence, WI 54121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, Florence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Florence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Florence High School's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Florence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1352 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
38%
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21-39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
3%
13%
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Black
2%
9%
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White
90%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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0.19
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≥80%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florence High School's ranking?
Florence High School is ranked #1352 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Florence High School often compared to?
Florence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elcho High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence High School?
The graduation rate of Florence High School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Florence High School?
115 students attend Florence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Florence High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence High School?
Florence High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Florence High School offer ?
Florence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Florence High School part of?
Florence High School is part of Florence County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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