Serving 585 students in grades 7-12, Florence Jr./sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence Jr./sr. High School's student population of 585 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Florence Jr./sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence Jr./sr. High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1294 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Jr./sr. High School's ranking?
Florence Jr./sr. High School is ranked #1294 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Florence Jr./sr. High School often compared to?
Florence Jr./sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canon City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florence Jr./sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Florence Jr./sr. High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Florence Jr./sr. High School?
585 students attend Florence Jr./sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Florence Jr./sr. High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Jr./sr. High School?
Florence Jr./sr. High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Florence Jr./sr. High School offer ?
Florence Jr./sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Florence Jr./sr. High School part of?
Florence Jr./sr. High School is part of Fremont Re-2 School District.
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