- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Florence, WI
Florence High
Federal NCES profile for Florence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550465000490
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence High has class sizes smaller than 94% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Florence, WI.
School address
District: Florence County School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550465000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Florence High shrank from 118 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 550465000490 · Florence, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 8.9:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence Elementary (197 students)
Florence High shrank from 118 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Florence High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florence Eleme
Florence Elementary
197 students
- This school
Florence High
116 students
- Florence Middl 56
Florence Middle
56 students
What this shows Florence High reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence High compares
Florence High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$19,718
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Florence High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Florence County School District reports $19,718 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence High
How many students attend Florence High?
Florence High has 116 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florence, WI. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence High?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence High is 8.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence High?
33.9% of students at Florence High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence High?
The largest demographic group at Florence High is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Florence, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence High?
Florence High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence High rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Florence, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Florence County School District?
Besides Florence High, Florence County School District also operates Florence Elementary (197 students) and Florence Middle (56 students). See the Florence County School District district page for the complete list.