Florence High School

Florence High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
1201 Bradshaw Dr,  Florence, AL
Florence City Schools
4.0
3.8
1,074 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lynne Hice
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
94%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
22
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
44.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
39.6%
State Average
27.8%
Science
30.3%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
172:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
46.3%
Black
27.4%
Hispanic
14%
Two or more races
11%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 North Alabama 398 Students
The University of Alabama 286 Students
Auburn University 254 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 210 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 142 Students
Troy University 112 Students
Northwest-Shoals Community College 109 Students
Mississippi State University 107 Students
University of South Alabama 84 Students
University of Mississippi 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 89 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Biology 51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Chemistry 33 Students
Elementary Education 33 Students
Pre-Law Studies 29 Students
Physical Therapy 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 275 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/12/2025
Overall, Florence High School has a great academic curriculum. The classes that are offered are exceptional. The cosmetology program could use a boost. It's outdated.
4.0 Junior
11/28/2024
It's a really good school for the most part. Sometimes the administration makes bad decisions for the students, like when they did 1-way hallways, but usually it's good. The teachers are good and the departments are great. I think it'd be nice for them to hang up senior pictures for Fine Arts students as well, and not just the sports kids. I always see the senior football players but where are my seniors in show choir at? Good job cheerleaders but what about the dancers?
4.0 Junior
8/12/2024
overall really good school for classes we get to take classes through UNA and North West Shoals, teachers are good they prepare you for what professors in college will be like. The school is also very passionate about sports.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 14 Reviews
1.0 other
4/30/2021
very bad school, i hated going there. had to move schools
2.0 student
2/20/2017
I transferred to Florence High School the spring semester of my junior year from an out of state college-prep blue ribbon High School. I relocated to the area due to domestic issues that were causing my grades to drop. (I started as an A average AP student frosh & soph yr to being a B/C average stud...
5.0 teacher
4/7/2015
I have been in a number of school systems, and Florence seems to genuinely care about their kids more than any other system I've seen. My students have so much personality and are so quirky sometimes; I absolutely love them. There are many programs that cater to a wide variety of interests, and ther...
5.0 teacher
4/7/2015
FHS is truly amazing! The faculty and students are honestly the best in our area and in the state! We build upon each other's strengths to encourage and lift each other up. As a system, we all value a good education and environment. Making sure students are the most important aspect of our day is th...

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Florence High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Florence, AL and is served by the Florence City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,074 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Florence 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 3.5, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Florence Freshman Center, Mars Hill Bible School, Florence Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Florence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Florence High School.

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