Florence High School - 01

Florence School District 14-1
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
85 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Florence High School, located at 515 Main Ave in Florence, South Dakota, serves as a central educational hub for its local community. As a smaller institution, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and personalized learning environment where students can achieve their academic potential. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing pupils for a variety of post-secondary paths, ranging from university enrollment to vocational training and workforce entry.

Beyond the classroom, Florence High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through its commitment to extracurricular activities and community engagement. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, the school encourages student participation in athletics, leadership organizations, and academic clubs, which helps build school spirit and interpersonal skills. Those interested in further details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific department information can visit their official website at http://www.florence.k12.sd.us.
85
Total Students
7.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    81 (95.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Florence School District 14-1
Phone: (605)758-2412
Website: http://www.florence.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 9 19
Grade 10 22
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 20
Gender Ratio