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 572 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 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Florence High School's attendance zone covers the entire Florence, CO school district, encompassing approximately 370.7 square miles. The zone extends up to 24.5 miles from the school, with most students typically driving 20 to 30 minutes to reach the campus.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence Jr./sr. High School's student population of 572 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1292 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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 82.7%.
How many students attend Florence Jr./sr. High School?
572 students attend Florence Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Florence Jr./sr. High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florence Jr./sr. High School?
Florence Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower 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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