FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL
Florence High School is a public high school that is part of the Florence City school district, located in Florence, AL with about 1,037 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, Florence High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Florence High School, located at 1201 Bradshaw Drive in Florence, Alabama, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Florence City Schools district. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a variety of career-technical education opportunities. By emphasizing both traditional classroom learning and extracurricular engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, military service, or immediate entry into the workforce.
Beyond its academic offerings, Florence High School serves as a central hub for community spirit and school pride in the Shoals area. The school hosts a wide array of athletic programs, arts organizations, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and leadership development. As part of the Florence City School system, the institution maintains a strong focus on community connection, utilizing its facilities and resources to support the broader local area while striving to maintain high standards of instructional quality and student support services.
For more information, contact Florence High School at (256) 768-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2200
FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Florence, AL with about 1,037 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Florence City
- Total Students:
- 1,037
- Teachers:
- 64.82
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,037 students
- White
- 52.5%
- Black or African American
- 30.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.