Florence Junior/Senior High School, formerly Florence High School, is a public high school in unincorporated Fremont County, Colorado, United States, near Florence. It is part of the Fremont RE-2 School District.
Serving 592 students in grades 7-12, Florence Jr./sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence Jr./sr. High School's student population of 592 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Florence Jr./sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence Jr./sr. High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1292 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Florence Jr./sr. High School is ranked #1292 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Florence Jr./sr. High School often compared to?
Florence Jr./sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canon City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Florence Jr./sr. High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Florence Jr./sr. High School?
592 students attend Florence Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Florence Jr./sr. High School students are White, 19% 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 Florence Jr./sr. High School?
Florence Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Florence Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Florence Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Florence Jr./sr. High School part of?
Florence Jr./sr. High School is part of Fremont Re-2 School District.
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