- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Florence High School grew from 796 students in 2022-23 to 842 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 040292000228 · Florence, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 20.4:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Poston Butte High School (1,310 students)
Florence High School grew from 796 students in 2022-23 to 842 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Florence High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poston Butte H
Poston Butte High School
1,310 students
- This school
Florence High School
857 students
- Florence K-8
Florence K-8
805 students
- San Tan Foothi
San Tan Foothills High School
793 students
- Circle Cross K
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
728 students
- Anthem Element
Anthem Elementary School
722 students
What this shows Florence High School reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence High School compares
Florence High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
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
District finance for Florence Unified School District (4437) reports $10,483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~857 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), up 46.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.