A. C. Flora High School

A. C. Flora High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 FALCON Dr,  Columbia, SC
Richland County School District One
3.6
5.0
1,401 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
58.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
272:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
47.1%
Black
39.9%
Hispanic
7.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best HS For Athletes in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 437 Students
College of Charleston 286 Students
Clemson University 251 Students
Winthrop University 194 Students
Furman University 145 Students
Wofford College 143 Students
Coastal Carolina University 131 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 128 Students
University of Georgia 95 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 90 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 106 Students
Business 102 Students
Psychology 94 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Marketing 47 Students
Political Science and Government 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 37 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Finance 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 311 Reviews
3.0 Alum
5/20/2025
Overall the experience is good, the school IS older so thats why the facilities are rated lower. The culture suck, the chool needs to do better creating a positive atmosphere
3.0 Senior
4/22/2025
At A.C. Flora high school the building itself could use an update as it is pretty raggedy. Certain teachers are available to help but others are sometimes rather rude.
3.0 Alum
12/28/2024
It was a great and bad school , I say this because it's not really much of a diversity here at AC Flora High School
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 student
3/28/2021
Great school but need to do more for bullying and thefts
5.0 parent
3/24/2014
My oldest daughter is finishing up her freshman year at A.C. Flora and we have been very impressed with the school. As an honors student, she's continued to be challenged and excel. The IB and theatre arts programs are outstanding. This is a top public high school in a great neighborhood.
5.0 parent
7/7/2013
A. C. Flora high school is a great school that offers a balanced education for all students. I am most proud of the way the current principal, Richard McClure strives to focus on all students not just those in AP/IB programs. I am especially proud of their Falcons in Flight program which mentor and...

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A. C. Flora High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, SC, in the Forest Acres neighborhood, and is served by the Richland County School District One in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,401 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. A. C. Flora High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $281,331. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dreher High School, C. A. Johnson High School, Central Carolina Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near A. C. Flora High School.

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