Is Florence Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Florence Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 22.3% of Colorado high schools.

How many students attend Florence Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 592 students attended Florence Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Florence Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Florence Junior/Senior High School are 75% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Florence Junior/Senior High School?

Florence Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Fremont Elementary School Elementary : Penrose Elementary School

Florence Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Florence Junior/Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Florence, Colorado, with a student population of 585. The school is part of the Fremont Re-2 District, which is ranked 96 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Analysis of the school reveals several areas of concern. Florence Junior/Senior High School consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in CMAS Math (17.5%) and SAT Math (13%) significantly lower than the state averages (34.2% and 31%, respectively). The school's rankings for specific student groups, such as female, male, and white students, are consistently in the bottom quartile of Colorado high schools, indicating significant achievement gaps. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.16% to 42.74% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Pueblo West High School and Canon City High School, Florence Junior/Senior High School consistently underperforms on standardized tests and has a lower statewide ranking. This suggests that the school may face unique challenges or resource constraints that are not present in the surrounding schools. To improve the school's performance and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students, the Fremont Re-2 District and school leadership may need to implement targeted interventions, allocate additional resources, and explore best practices from higher-performing nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 7-12

2006 State Highway 67
Florence, CO 81226

(719) 784-6414

District: Fremont Re-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
271^st of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,449

Feeder schools for Florence Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:	Fremont Elementary School
	Penrose Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 592

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.8%

Hispanic:

18.8%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Florence Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 63.7% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.98. (See more...)

Compare Details Florence Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 77.7% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Florence Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.8%), Hispanic (18.8%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florence Junior/Senior High School is 16.8. (See more...)

Compare Florence Junior/Senior High School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florence Junior/Senior High School is $12,449.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Florence Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Junior/Senior High School 309^th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Florence Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Junior/Senior High School 271^st of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Florence Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Fremont Re-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Fremont Re-2 96^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Florence Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Florence Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	27.68	273^rd	369	26.0%
2022	24.28	318^th	448	29.0%
2023	27.61	326^th	480	32.1%
2024	29.98	309^th	485	36.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Florence Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	34.77	121^st	197	38.6%
2023	37.63	144^th	241	40.2%
2024	34.67	159^th	244	34.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Florence Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	28.53	181^st	254	28.7%
2022	22.93	248^th	326	23.9%
2023	27.13	243^rd	363	33.1%
2024	30.55	227^th	350	35.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Florence Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	19.67	220^th	249	11.6%
2022	19.07	262^nd	328	20.1%
2023	19.52	284^th	356	20.2%
2024	20.68	275^th	357	23.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Florence Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	8.79	198^th	203	2.5%
2022	6.89	257^th	265	3.0%
2023	9.59	264^th	286	7.7%
2024	9.55	261^st	273	4.4%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Florence Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Florence Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	28.63	216^th	279	22.6%
2005	40.48	174^th	280	37.9%
2006	40.55	185^th	286	35.3%
2007	50.34	165^th	298	44.6%
2008	45.30	175^th	301	41.9%
2009	41.78	198^th	310	36.1%
2010	46.79	196^th	327	40.1%
2011	47.32	193^rd	337	42.7%
2012	37.25	222^nd	334	33.5%
2013	39.08	229^th	349	34.4%
2014	34.37	255^th	369	30.9%
2015	14.43	262^nd	292	10.3%
2016	14.14	224^th	255	12.2%
2017	38.75	125^th	256	51.2%
2018	29.39	258^th	388	33.5%
2019	26.39	290^th	411	29.4%
2021	5.83	197^th	210	6.2%
2022	6.97	205^th	221	7.2%
2023	21.62	270^th	349	22.6%
2024	21.85	271^st	349	22.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Florence Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	14.81	170^th	188	9.6%
2022	35.11	134^th	203	34.0%
2023	30.07	143^rd	200	28.5%
2024	31.37	148^th	211	29.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Florence Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	16.34	200^th	239	16.3%
2022	29.16	179^th	257	30.4%
2023	31.00	172^nd	254	32.3%
2024	29.00	174^th	257	32.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Florence Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	15.03	200^th	240	16.7%
2022	18.47	202^nd	253	20.2%
2023	12.92	219^th	252	13.1%
2024	19.07	204^th	256	20.3%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Florence Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	44.73	94^th	205	54.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Florence Junior/Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	2.02	224^th	225	0.4%
2022	3.36	223^rd	228	2.2%
2023	2.66	229^th	234	2.1%
2024	5.34	219^th	229	4.4%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Florence Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	461	3	3	70	1	n/a	n/a	538
1989	440	3	5	69	1	n/a	n/a	518
1990	435	4	5	69	1	n/a	n/a	514
1991	416	7	5	63	1	n/a	n/a	492
1992	426	7	5	54	5	n/a	n/a	497
1993	444	5	3	56	5	n/a	n/a	513
1994	417	5	4	50	7	n/a	n/a	483
1995	481	1	4	59	2	n/a	n/a	547
1996	481	1	4	59	2	n/a	n/a	547
1997	491	0	3	58	4	n/a	n/a	556
1998	531	1	1	60	2	n/a	n/a	595
1999	486	3	1	64	2	n/a	n/a	556
2000	441	3	1	58	3	n/a	n/a	506
2001	449	2	1	62	2	n/a	n/a	516
2002	495	1	3	66	8	n/a	n/a	573
2003	495	1	3	66	8	n/a	n/a	573
2004	476	3	6	70	7	n/a	n/a	562
2005	481	4	5	69	13	n/a	n/a	572
2006	437	5	4	69	8	n/a	n/a	523
2007	447	5	5	68	8	n/a	n/a	533
2008	466	10	2	62	4	n/a	n/a	544
2009	435	7	1	62	10	n/a	n/a	515
2010	430	11	5	52	7	n/a	n/a	505
2011	406	6	1	61	5	1	18	498
2012	419	3	2	53	5	2	17	501
2013	410	2	2	51	3	2	19	489
2014	372	2	4	63	1	2	19	463
2015	335	1	3	56	1	1	13	410
2016	302	3	3	63	1	1	7	380
2017	289	2	3	65	1	0	5	365
2018	266	3	1	66	0	1	9	346
2019	259	3	2	65	0	1	12	342
2020	438	6	4	107	2	0	23	580
2021	457	3	3	109	5	0	26	603
2022	438	4	5	116	4	0	30	597
2023	429	3	4	115	4	0	30	585
2024	443	4	4	111	2	0	28	592

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Florence Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	538	28.6	18.8	n/a
1989	518	30.9	16.7	15.1
1990	514	30.6	16.7	11.7
1991	492	34.3	14.3	10.4
1992	497	29.9	16.6	11.3
1993	513	28.3	18.1	12.5
1994	483	28.8	16.8	8.5
1995	547	32.5	16.8	9.1
1996	547	32.5	16.8	9.1
1997	556	34.8	16.0	11
1998	595	34.5	17.2	11.8
1999	556	38.2	14.6	14
2000	506	34.4	14.7	17.4
2001	516	34.2	15.1	14.1
2002	573	35.5	16.1	16.1
2003	573	35.5	16.1	16.1
2004	562	33.0	17.0	23.3
2005	572	34.2	16.7	32
2006	523	35.0	14.9	31.2
2007	533	32.3	16.5	30.4
2008	544	32.2	16.9	35.5
2009	515	33.3	15.5	31.3
2010	505	32.5	15.5	42
2011	498	26.7	18.6	40.2
2012	501	31.9	15.6	34.3
2013	489	29.3	16.6	39.9
2014	463	25.0	18.4	43.6
2015	410	28.0	14.6	37.8
2016	380	26.0	14.6	48.2
2017	365	26.3	13.8	46.3
2018	346	25.0	13.8	52.9
2019	342	24.4	14.0	50.6
2020	580	36.7	15.8	53.4
2021	603	33.3	18.0	36.3
2022	597	33.8	17.6	31.2
2023	585	32.7	17.8	42.7
2024	592	35.0	16.8	51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Florence Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	538	28.6	18.8	n/a
1989	518	30.9	16.7	15.1
1990	514	30.6	16.7	11.7
1991	492	34.3	14.3	10.4
1992	497	29.9	16.6	11.3
1993	513	28.3	18.1	12.5
1994	483	28.8	16.8	8.5
1995	547	32.5	16.8	9.1
1996	547	32.5	16.8	9.1
1997	556	34.8	16.0	11
1998	595	34.5	17.2	11.8
1999	556	38.2	14.6	14
2000	506	34.4	14.7	17.4
2001	516	34.2	15.1	14.1
2002	573	35.5	16.1	16.1
2003	573	35.5	16.1	16.1
2004	562	33.0	17.0	23.3
2005	572	34.2	16.7	32
2006	523	35.0	14.9	31.2
2007	533	32.3	16.5	30.4
2008	544	32.2	16.9	35.5
2009	515	33.3	15.5	31.3
2010	505	32.5	15.5	42
2011	498	26.7	18.6	40.2
2012	501	31.9	15.6	34.3
2013	489	29.3	16.6	39.9
2014	463	25.0	18.4	43.6
2015	410	28.0	14.6	37.8
2016	380	26.0	14.6	48.2
2017	365	26.3	13.8	46.3
2018	346	25.0	13.8	52.9
2019	342	24.4	14.0	50.6
2020	580	36.7	15.8	53.4
2021	603	33.3	18.0	36.3
2022	597	33.8	17.6	31.2
2023	585	32.7	17.8	42.7
2024	592	35.0	16.8	51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Florence Junior/Senior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,472
2020	$10,881
2021	$10,289
2022	$11,156
2023	$12,449

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Florence Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 290^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 270^th of 349 High schools	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	342	585	71.1%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	4
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	65	115	76.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	259	429	65.6%
Two or More Races	12	30	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.6%	42.7%	7.8%

Schools Near Florence Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)			CMAS Math (2024)			CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Florence Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2006 State Highway 67	Florence	81226	Fremont County	Fremont Re-2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 784-6414	592	35	16.8	51.0%	443 (74.8%)	4 (0.7%)	111 (18.8%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	21.8	271^st of 349 public high schools	22.3%		21.6	270^th of 349 public high schools	22.6%	1	46.0	4.0	53.0	14.0	47.0	13.0	36.6	33.3	35.0	13.2	21.4	17.5	30.1	26.0	$12,449
Canon City High School	Public	9-12	1313 College	Canon City	81212	Fremont County	Fremont Re-1	No	No	No	No	(719) 276-5870	954	57	16.6	53.6%	733 (76.8%)	3 (0.3%)	168 (17.6%)	5 (0.5%)	6 (0.6%)	4 (0.4%)	35 (3.7%)	36.2	212^th of 349 public high schools	39.3%		38.3	205^th of 349 public high schools	41.3%	7	67.0	23.0	55.0	28.0	49.0	18.0								28.1	$14,458
Pueblo West High School	Public	9-12	661 Capistrano Drive	Pueblo West	81007	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	No	(719) 547-8050	1,503	73	20.5	44.9%	791 (52.6%)	12 (0.8%)	574 (38.2%)	13 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	105 (7.0%)	44.2	180^th of 349 public high schools	48.4%		38.9	203^rd of 349 public high schools	41.8%	23	64.0	29.0	68.0	32.0	56.0	24.0								22.7	$11,778

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