Florence Freshman Center

Florence City
1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
356 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
School Overview
The Florence Freshman Center, located in Florence, Alabama, serves as a specialized transitional campus designed exclusively for ninth-grade students within the Florence City Schools district. By focusing solely on the freshman experience, the school aims to bridge the gap between middle school and the more demanding environment of Florence High School. This dedicated setting allows staff to emphasize foundational academic skills, student responsibility, and the development of study habits necessary for long-term success in secondary education.

The campus culture at the Florence Freshman Center is structured to help students navigate the social and academic challenges typical of their first year of high school. Through a concentrated curriculum and targeted support services, the school provides an environment where freshmen can build confidence and academic momentum before transitioning to the main high school campus for their sophomore year. By prioritizing a "freshman-first" approach, the school seeks to improve graduation outcomes and foster a sense of community among students entering their final phase of primary education.
356
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    162 (45.5 %)
  • Black
    109 (30.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (14.0 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (7.6 %)
  • Asian
    8 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Florence City
Phone: (256)768-2400
Website: http://www.florencek12.org/FFC
Grade Range: 9th - 9th
Total Students: 356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 179
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 9 356
Gender Ratio