Enrollment
1,101
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010153000528
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence High School
Florence High School is a large high school in Florence, Alabama, enrolling 1,101 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 33.0% free-meal eligibility runs 44% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,101 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #105, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 235 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,101 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Florence's high schools, it stands alongside Florence Freshman Center (325 students): Florence High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 19.1:1).
Florence City also operates Forest Hills School (906 students) and Florence Middle School (663 students) alongside Florence High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Florence High School compares
Florence High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,248
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence City, which includes Florence High School.
$13,248
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 41.9%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Florence High School a good school?
Florence High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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