Serving 1,679 students in grades 9-12, Florin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Florin High serves the northwest area of Sacramento, CA, covering approximately 7.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 3.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florin High School's student population of 1,679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,679 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Motto
Fearless in our Pursuit.
School Rankings
Florin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florin High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#6303 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
38%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florin High School's ranking?
Florin High School is ranked #6303 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Florin High School often compared to?
Florin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laguna Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florin High School?
The graduation rate of Florin High School is 85%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Florin High School?
1,679 students attend Florin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Florin High School students are Asian, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florin High School?
Florin High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Florin High School offer ?
Florin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Florin High School part of?
Florin High School is part of Elk Grove Unified School District.
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