Enrollment
857
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AZ
Florence High School
Federal NCES profile for Florence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040292000228
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools.
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 857
- students enrolled
Florence High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040292000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence High School
Florence High School is a large combined-grade school in Florence, Arizona, enrolling 857 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 857 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 217 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #183, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (42%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Florence Unified School District (4437) spends $8,692 per pupil, 34% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 231 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 857 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Florence's public schools, it stands alongside American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6 (1,079 students): Florence High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students) and Florence K-8 (805 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 Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 26% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 78% in Arizona - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$8,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
White 41.8%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Florence High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence Unified School District (4437), which includes Florence High School.
$8,692
Per student
-34%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 52.4%
Federal 16.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Tan Foothills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anthem Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Florence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
Standard public school
1,079 students
Florence K-8
Standard public school
805 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Anthem Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Magma Ranch K8 School
Standard public school
507 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative education program
163 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Florence Virtual Academy
Standard public school
155 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~857 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Florence High School
How many students attend Florence High School?
Florence High School has 857 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence High School is 20.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence High School?
35.9% of students at Florence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence High School?
The largest demographic group at Florence High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in Florence, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence High School?
Florence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Florence High School a good school?
Florence High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools. 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 Unified School District (4437)?
Besides Florence High School, Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students), Florence K-8 (805 students), and San Tan Foothills High School (793 students). See the Florence Unified School District (4437) district page for the complete list.
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