Florence High School

Summary:

Florence High School is a public high school located in Florence, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 377 students. The school is part of the Florence Independent School District, which is ranked 741 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Florence High School has a relatively even split between White (48.54%) and Hispanic (48.81%) students, which is different from many of the nearby schools that have a higher percentage of minority students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with a ranking between 1,100-1,400 out of around 1,900 schools over the past decade. This places it in the bottom 30-40% of high schools in the state, and it performs particularly poorly for its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status student groups, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Texas high schools for these subgroups. The school's 4-year graduation rate has also seen a decline, dropping from 96.6% in 2020-2021 to 88.3% in 2022-2023, and it consistently scores below the state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams, particularly in Algebra I where only 11.58% of students scored proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to the state average of 44.73%.

When compared to the nearby high schools, such as Liberty Hill High School, which is only about 14 miles away and ranks in the top 25% of Texas high schools, Florence High School generally underperforms. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (43.5% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is often an indicator of lower socioeconomic status and likely contributes to the school's lower academic performance. Overall, Florence High School appears to be an underperforming school that is struggling to keep up with state standards and the performance of nearby high schools, and addressing these issues will likely require a concerted effort by the school district and community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 401 Fm 970
       Florence, TX  76527-0488


(254) 793-2495

District: Florence Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1426th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,117 Help


Feeder schools for Florence High School:

Elementary:    Florence Elementary
Middle:    Florence Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  369

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.1%
White:
46.9%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Florence High School ranks worse than 71.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Florence High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.1%), White (46.9%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florence High School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florence High School is $13,117.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Florence High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence High School 1426th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Florence High School in the ranking list.)

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Florence Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Independent School District (Isd) 741st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Florence High School

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Rank History for all students at Florence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.30 418th 1427 70.7%
2005 70.04 359th 1429 74.9%
2006 69.73 399th 1430 72.1%
2007 74.51 281st 1497 81.2%
2008 61.75 633rd 1510 58.1%
2009 60.71 693rd 1539 55.0%
2010 61.76 691st 1568 55.9%
2011 61.54 747th 1672 55.3%
2012 49.82 830th 1603 48.2%
2013 50.42 869th 1652 47.4%
2014 49.76 935th 1734 46.1%
2015 43.78 1112th 1743 36.2%
2016 42.09 1149th 1762 34.8%
2017 23.40 1388th 1777 21.9%
2018 34.44 1178th 1797 34.4%
2019 26.44 1419th 1857 23.6%
2021 25.55 1416th 1861 23.9%
2022 27.66 1384th 1876 26.2%
2023 31.47 1358th 1961 30.7%
2024 28.83 1426th 1987 28.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Florence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.39 1111th 1113 0.2%
2019 15.71 1093rd 1136 3.8%
2021 22.88 1003rd 1195 16.1%
2022 30.60 848th 1278 33.6%
2023 19.72 1161st 1371 15.3%
2024 17.38 1261st 1435 12.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Florence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.32 1276th 1347 5.3%
2019 24.34 1161st 1357 14.4%
2021 42.36 705th 1382 49.0%
2022 51.03 526th 1418 62.9%
2023 29.97 1088th 1478 26.4%
2024 30.74 1146th 1547 25.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Florence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.37 1187th 1794 33.8%
2019 16.38 1623rd 1818 10.7%
2021 19.10 1563rd 1848 15.4%
2022 21.58 1517th 1847 17.9%
2023 19.84 1583rd 1897 16.6%
2024 21.77 1551st 1883 17.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Florence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.83 1120th 1781 37.1%
2019 25.53 1441st 1798 19.9%
2021 25.62 1394th 1815 23.2%
2022 30.26 1306th 1841 29.1%
2023 26.85 1401st 1891 25.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Florence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.97 307th 1137 73.0%
2019 0.63 1132nd 1145 1.1%
2021 0.10 1172nd 1177 0.4%
2023 58.10 681st 1182 42.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Florence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.38 1400th 1784 21.5%
2019 22.94 1551st 1810 14.3%
2021 27.33 1381st 1829 24.5%
2022 32.01 1247th 1837 32.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Florence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.78 1315th 1803 27.1%
2019 24.89 1426th 1824 21.8%
2021 25.62 1386th 1840 24.7%
2022 25.43 1392nd 1853 24.9%
2023 33.97 1245th 1913 34.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Florence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.24 1441st 1691 14.8%
2019 15.83 1526th 1714 11.0%
2021 14.58 1540th 1743 11.6%
2022 22.90 1408th 1762 20.1%
2023 15.46 1571st 1820 13.7%
2024 15.33 1598th 1804 11.4%
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Rank History for White students at Florence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.13 1070th 1539 30.5%
2019 24.88 1258th 1526 17.6%
2021 37.08 1006th 1510 33.4%
2022 17.50 1324th 1525 13.2%
2023 37.15 1026th 1576 34.9%
2024 25.00 1221st 1556 21.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Enrollment information for Florence High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 143 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1990 142 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1991 141 0 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 157
1992 147 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1993 168 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1994 173 1 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1995 195 1 0 29 1 n/a n/a 0 226
1996 195 1 0 29 1 n/a n/a 0 226
1997 236 0 1 26 3 n/a n/a 0 266
1998 256 0 1 26 3 n/a n/a 0 286
1999 237 0 1 22 3 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 247 0 2 23 2 n/a n/a 0 274
2001 240 1 3 34 4 n/a n/a 0 282
2002 255 3 3 48 4 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 255 3 3 48 4 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 269 4 2 50 6 n/a n/a 0 331
2005 260 5 1 54 6 n/a n/a 0 326
2006 257 7 2 56 6 n/a n/a 0 328
2007 244 7 2 59 3 n/a n/a 0 315
2008 246 6 7 66 3 n/a n/a 0 328
2009 257 2 8 75 3 n/a n/a 0 345
2010 240 1 7 81 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2011 210 3 5 95 1 3 8 0 325
2012 228 5 4 85 1 4 9 0 336
2013 218 8 3 78 2 4 6 0 319
2014 213 4 4 86 1 2 5 0 315
2015 187 7 3 104 2 1 6 0 310
2016 172 5 5 119 2 2 3 0 308
2017 156 5 4 131 2 2 4 0 304
2018 152 6 2 146 1 1 9 0 317
2019 156 6 1 161 2 1 9 0 336
2020 160 4 1 168 2 0 11 0 346
2021 155 6 1 178 2 0 8 0 350
2022 154 4 0 182 1 0 4 0 345
2023 183 3 0 184 1 0 6 0 377
2024 173 3 0 185 1 1 6 0 369

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 157 n/a n/a n/a
1990 161 13.0 12.3 n/a
1991 157 13.2 11.8 n/a
1992 163 13.9 11.7 14.7
1993 193 15.0 12.9 19.2
1994 201 16.3 12.3 15.9
1995 226 17.2 13.1 12.4
1996 226 17.2 13.1 12.4
1997 266 19.6 13.6 7.9
1998 286 22.1 12.9 7.3
1999 263 22.7 11.6 9.1
2000 274 23.3 11.8 13.1
2001 282 22.6 12.5 14.5
2002 313 24.1 13.0 27.2
2003 313 24.1 13.0 27.2
2004 331 25.9 12.8 36.6
2005 326 27.2 12.0 40.2
2006 328 26.8 12.2 33.5
2007 315 28.5 11.1 33.3
2008 328 28.4 11.5 37.8
2009 345 27.7 12.4 37.7
2010 330 28.4 11.6 42.7
2011 325 28.2 11.5 38.8
2012 336 25.9 12.9 46.4
2013 319 27.1 11.7 45.8
2014 315 27.8 11.3 41
2015 310 25.0 12.4 45.8
2016 308 28.0 11.0 57.1
2017 304 27.1 11.2 58.9
2018 317 26.6 11.8 47.3
2019 336 27.6 12.1 50
2020 346 28.4 12.1 52.9
2021 350 29.4 11.8 50.6
2022 345 30.9 11.1 54.2
2023 377 30.2 12.4 43.5
2024 369 29.1 12.6 56.1

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 157 n/a n/a n/a
1990 161 13.0 12.3 n/a
1991 157 13.2 11.8 n/a
1992 163 13.9 11.7 14.7
1993 193 15.0 12.9 19.2
1994 201 16.3 12.3 15.9
1995 226 17.2 13.1 12.4
1996 226 17.2 13.1 12.4
1997 266 19.6 13.6 7.9
1998 286 22.1 12.9 7.3
1999 263 22.7 11.6 9.1
2000 274 23.3 11.8 13.1
2001 282 22.6 12.5 14.5
2002 313 24.1 13.0 27.2
2003 313 24.1 13.0 27.2
2004 331 25.9 12.8 36.6
2005 326 27.2 12.0 40.2
2006 328 26.8 12.2 33.5
2007 315 28.5 11.1 33.3
2008 328 28.4 11.5 37.8
2009 345 27.7 12.4 37.7
2010 330 28.4 11.6 42.7
2011 325 28.2 11.5 38.8
2012 336 25.9 12.9 46.4
2013 319 27.1 11.7 45.8
2014 315 27.8 11.3 41
2015 310 25.0 12.4 45.8
2016 308 28.0 11.0 57.1
2017 304 27.1 11.2 58.9
2018 317 26.6 11.8 47.3
2019 336 27.6 12.1 50
2020 346 28.4 12.1 52.9
2021 350 29.4 11.8 50.6
2022 345 30.9 11.1 54.2
2023 377 30.2 12.4 43.5
2024 369 29.1 12.6 56.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Florence High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $725 (5.7%) $12,051 (94.3%) $12,776
2020 $630 (4.9%) $12,354 (95.1%) $12,984
2021 $737 (5.6%) $12,380 (94.4%) $13,117

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Florence High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1419th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1358th of 1961 High schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Florence High School)3519
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Florence Independent School District (Isd))4633
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Florence High School)4351
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Florence Independent School District (Isd))4350
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Florence High School)3750
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Florence Independent School District (Isd))3750
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Florence High School)3541
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Florence Independent School District (Isd))3441
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Florence High School)6057
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Florence Independent School District (Isd))6057
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students336377
 12.2%
African American63
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic161184
 14.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White156183
 17.3%
Two or More Races96
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50%43.5%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Florence High School

Students at Florence High School are 50% Hispanic, 47% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended Florence High School.

Florence High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Florence Elementary
Middle : Florence Middle

Florence High School ranks 1426th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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