Florence High School is the high school for the town of Florence, Arizona. It is administered by the Florence Unified School District.
Serving 842 students in grades 7-12, Florence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 842 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Florence High School's student population of 842 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
842 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Champions of Today and Tomorrow
School Rankings
Florence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1071 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
43%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
42%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gophers
- Florence High School (est. 2003) is the main public high school in the city of Florence, Alabama and in the Florence City School System. Florence High School is the result of the merge between the two parent high schools (Coffee HS and Henry A. Bradshaw HS) that were previously open in Florence. The new school was given the falcon as its mascot and school colors of royal blue and silver. This merger also led to the creation of the Florence Freshman Center, which houses the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. The 10th, 11th, and 12th grades attend the high school.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence High School's ranking?
Florence High School is ranked #1071 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Florence High School often compared to?
Florence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coolidge High School, Poston Butte High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence High School?
The graduation rate of Florence High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Florence High School?
842 students attend Florence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Florence High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence High School?
Florence High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florence High School offer ?
Florence High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Florence High School part of?
Florence High School is part of Florence Unified School District (4437).
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