FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter school that is part of the FSU LAB SCH school district, located in TALLAHASSEE, FL with about 1,726 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 124 teachers, FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL, commonly known as "Florida High" or "FSUS," is a developmental research school affiliated with Florida State University. Located in Tallahassee, the school serves as a K-12 laboratory environment designed to integrate cutting-edge educational research with classroom instruction. Because of its unique status, it operates as a hub for pedagogical innovation, allowing faculty and students to pilot new teaching methods, curriculum designs, and technologies that are later intended to be shared with the broader educational community.

The school is characterized by its rigorous academic standards and its commitment to fostering a diverse, college-preparatory environment. As a school of choice, it attracts a student body that reflects the socioeconomic and cultural diversity of the region. Beyond traditional academics, Florida High emphasizes a well-rounded experience, offering an extensive array of athletics, arts, and extracurricular programs. By leveraging its close proximity to and partnership with Florida State University, the school provides its students with unique opportunities for advanced learning and academic enrichment that are rarely found in standard K-12 settings.

For more information, contact FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL at (850) 245-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.