A. C. Flora High School

1 Falcon Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,401 students in grades 9-12, A. C. Flora High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in SC)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

A. C. Flora High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

A. C. Flora High School's student population of 1,401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,401 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

A. C. Flora High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. C. Flora High School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#338 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of A. C. Flora High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of A. C. Flora High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of A. C. Flora High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of A. C. Flora High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in A. C. Flora High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
42%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in A. C. Flora High School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
45%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in A. C. Flora High School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in A. C. Flora High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of A. C. Flora High School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of A. C. Flora High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in A. C. Flora High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A. C. Flora High School's ranking?
A. C. Flora High School is ranked #338 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are A. C. Flora High School often compared to?
A. C. Flora High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dreher High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of A. C. Flora High School?
The graduation rate of A. C. Flora High School is 91%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend A. C. Flora High School?
1,401 students attend A. C. Flora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of A. C. Flora High School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. C. Flora High School?
A. C. Flora High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. C. Flora High School offer ?
A. C. Flora High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is A. C. Flora High School part of?
A. C. Flora High School is part of Richland 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 91% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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