A. C. FLORA HIGH SCHOOL
A. C. Flora High is a public high school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 1,402 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 91 teachers, A. C. Flora High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
A. C. Flora High School, located in the Forest Acres area of Columbia, South Carolina, is a prominent public secondary school within the Richland School District One. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum, including an extensive Advanced Placement (AP) program and the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. This focus on challenging coursework has earned the school a reputation for preparing students effectively for competitive university admissions.
Beyond its academic offerings, A. C. Flora is well-regarded for its vibrant school culture and successful athletic programs. The "Falcons" are frequently recognized for their competitive spirit in South Carolina high school sports, fostering a strong sense of community and school pride among students, faculty, and alumni. With its blend of high-level academic pathways and active extracurricular involvement, A. C. Flora remains one of the flagship high schools in the Columbia area.
For more information, contact A. C. Flora High at (803) 738-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 738-7300
A. C. FLORA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 1,402 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richland 01
- Total Students:
- 1,402
- Teachers:
- 91
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 1,402 students
- White
- 49.3%
- Black or African American
- 37.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.