Florence High School

www.florencek12.org/FlorenceHigh/

1,034 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,034

Total Students

59.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Florence High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	479
Hispanic	145
Black	283
Asian	9
Two or More	114
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
479 (46.3 %)
Black
283 (27.4 %)
Hispanic
145 (14.0 %)
Two or More
114 (11.0 %)
Asian
9 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Florence City
Phone:	(256)768-2200
Website:	http://www.florencek12.org/FlorenceHigh/
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,034
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 382

Grade 11 353

Grade 12 299