- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Florence, AL
Florence High School
Federal NCES profile for Florence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010153000528
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #12 of 14
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence High School ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Florence, AL.
School address
District: Florence City · Alabama
NCES ID 010153000528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Florence High School held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 60.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 010153000528 · Florence, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,101 enr · 18.7:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Hills School (906 students)
Florence High School held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 60.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Florence High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Florence High School
1,101 students
- Forest Hills S
Forest Hills School
906 students
- Florence Middl
Florence Middle School
663 students
- Hibbett School
Hibbett School
489 students
- Weeden Element
Weeden Elementary School
477 students
- Harlan Element 426
Harlan Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Florence High School reports 1,101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence High School compares
Florence High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 44% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,101
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Alabama - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,378
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
African American 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Florence High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
District finance for Florence City reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hibbett School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weeden Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Florence
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Florence High School
How many students attend Florence High School?
Florence High School has 1,101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florence, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,034 (2022-23) → 1,074 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence High School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence High School?
33.0% of students at Florence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence High School?
The largest demographic group at Florence High School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Florence, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence High School?
Florence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence High School rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence High School ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Florence, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence City?
Besides Florence High School, Florence City also operates Forest Hills School (906 students), Florence Middle School (663 students), and Hibbett School (489 students). See the Florence City district page for the complete list.