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Florence High

Summary:

Florence High is a public high school located in Florence, Wisconsin, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 118 students. The school is part of the Florence County School District, which is ranked 194 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Florence High has shown significant improvement in its academic performance over the years, ranking 93rd out of 431 Wisconsin high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests is notably strong, with students outperforming the state averages in several subjects, including Social Studies (72.73% proficient or better), English Language Arts (62.5% proficient or better), and Science (50% proficient or better) in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Florence High has maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate for the past two school years, significantly higher than the state average, and its dropout rate has remained low, ranging from 0% to 3.3% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to Niagara High, another public high school in the region, Florence High outperforms Niagara High on standardized tests and maintains a higher four-year graduation rate and lower dropout rate. Florence High also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9:1, which may contribute to its stronger academic outcomes. While both schools have room for improvement in addressing chronic absenteeism, Florence High's rate is lower than Niagara High's. Overall, Florence High stands out as a high-performing school that has consistently demonstrated strong academic achievement, exceptional graduation rates, and effective support for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 425 Olive Ave
       Florence, WI  54121

(920) 855-2114

District: Florence County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,063 Help


Feeder schools for Florence High:

Elementary:    Florence Elementary
Middle:    Florence Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  118

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
Two or more races:
5.9%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Compare Details Florence High ranks better than 78.4% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.38. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Florence High 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.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), two or more races (5.9%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.1% 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 is 9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florence High is $19,063.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Florence High:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence High 93rd of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Florence High in the ranking list.)

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Florence County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence County School District 194th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Florence High

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Rank History for all students at Florence High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.00 108th 275 60.7%
2007 77.88 40th 281 85.8%
2008 56.11 245th 437 43.9%
2009 61.17 196th 438 55.3%
2010 65.44 180th 450 60.0%
2011 61.03 214th 445 51.9%
2012 54.72 268th 452 40.7%
2013 56.07 235th 457 48.6%
2014 76.35 74th 462 84.0%
2015 45.80 337th 466 27.7%
2016 39.36 271st 408 33.6%
2017 32.61 283rd 410 31.0%
2018 36.35 281st 410 31.5%
2019 57.40 152nd 400 62.0%
2021 16.72 352nd 390 9.7%
2023 63.40 131st 415 68.4%
2024 71.38 93rd 431 78.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Florence High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.82 146th 271 46.1%
2024 73.56 54th 326 83.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Florence High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.55 220th 355 38.0%
2019 80.00 46th 343 86.6%
2021 44.57 186th 332 44.0%
2023 77.59 50th 329 84.8%
2024 68.72 95th 353 73.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Florence High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.12 280th 373 24.9%
2019 14.14 330th 354 6.8%
2023 49.16 180th 359 49.9%
2024 93.89 10th 365 97.3%
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Rank History for White students at Florence High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.25 252nd 266 5.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Florence High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 261 n/a 1 n/a 3 n/a n/a 0 265
1990 244 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 250
1991 241 0 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 249
1992 253 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 256
1993 267 0 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 273
1994 285 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 289
1995 277 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 283
1996 277 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 283
1997 287 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 292
1998 288 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 294
1999 292 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 296
2000 281 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2001 295 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2002 262 1 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 268
2003 262 1 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 268
2004 248 2 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 256
2005 214 1 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 221
2006 201 4 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 208
2007 204 4 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 211
2008 194 2 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 202
2009 187 4 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 197
2010 173 2 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 181
2011 167 4 1 4 1 0 0 0 177
2012 146 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 154
2013 136 2 1 3 0 0 1 0 143
2014 127 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 130
2015 110 0 2 1 1 0 3 0 117
2016 105 2 0 1 2 0 1 0 111
2017 100 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 106
2018 99 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 105
2019 108 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 114
2020 110 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 114
2021 106 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 111
2022 104 2 0 3 1 0 5 0 115
2023 103 1 0 4 3 0 7 0 118

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 265 17.0 15.5 15.8
1990 250 20.0 12.5 8
1991 249 20.0 12.4 22.5
1992 256 20.0 12.8 23.8
1993 273 20.3 13.4 24.9
1994 289 19.8 14.6 26.3
1995 283 20.5 13.8 23.7
1996 283 20.5 13.8 23.7
1997 292 18.3 16.0 22.9
1998 294 17.8 16.5 20.4
1999 296 17.0 17.4 33.4
2000 286 15.8 18.1 25.5
2001 296 15.8 18.7 38.9
2002 268 16.4 16.3 25.7
2003 268 16.4 16.3 25.7
2004 256 16.1 15.9 25.8
2005 221 13.3 16.6 n/a
2006 208 11.7 17.8 n/a
2007 211 11.8 17.9 26.1
2008 202 12.4 16.3 22.8
2009 197 11.6 17.0 29.4
2010 181 14.4 12.4 33.1
2011 177 12.9 13.7 33.3
2012 154 11.3 13.6 35.7
2013 143 12.2 11.6 36.4
2014 130 12.2 10.6 42.3
2015 117 n/a n/a 43.6
2016 111 14.0 7.9 50.5
2017 106 12.5 8.4 34
2018 105 12.5 8.4 38.1
2019 114 14.5 7.8 43.9
2020 114 13.5 8.4 47.4
2021 111 13.5 8.2 46.8
2022 115 13.2 8.6 45.2
2023 118 13.0 9.0 44.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 265 17.0 15.5 15.8
1990 250 20.0 12.5 8
1991 249 20.0 12.4 22.5
1992 256 20.0 12.8 23.8
1993 273 20.3 13.4 24.9
1994 289 19.8 14.6 26.3
1995 283 20.5 13.8 23.7
1996 283 20.5 13.8 23.7
1997 292 18.3 16.0 22.9
1998 294 17.8 16.5 20.4
1999 296 17.0 17.4 33.4
2000 286 15.8 18.1 25.5
2001 296 15.8 18.7 38.9
2002 268 16.4 16.3 25.7
2003 268 16.4 16.3 25.7
2004 256 16.1 15.9 25.8
2005 221 13.3 16.6 n/a
2006 208 11.7 17.8 n/a
2007 211 11.8 17.9 26.1
2008 202 12.4 16.3 22.8
2009 197 11.6 17.0 29.4
2010 181 14.4 12.4 33.1
2011 177 12.9 13.7 33.3
2012 154 11.3 13.6 35.7
2013 143 12.2 11.6 36.4
2014 130 12.2 10.6 42.3
2015 117 n/a n/a 43.6
2016 111 14.0 7.9 50.5
2017 106 12.5 8.4 34
2018 105 12.5 8.4 38.1
2019 114 14.5 7.8 43.9
2020 114 13.5 8.4 47.4
2021 111 13.5 8.2 46.8
2022 115 13.2 8.6 45.2
2023 118 13.0 9.0 44.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Florence High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $590 (2.9%) $19,489 (97.1%) $20,078
2020 $524 (2.6%) $19,759 (97.4%) $20,284
2021 $675 (3.5%) $18,388 (96.5%) $19,063

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Florence High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 152nd of 400 High schoolsRanks 131st of 415 High schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Florence High)32.155.6
 23.4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Florence County School District)32.155.6
 23.4%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Florence High)3633.3
 2.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Florence County School District)3633.3
 2.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Florence High)4833.3
 14.7%
   10th Grade Science (Florence County School District)4833.3
 14.7%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students114118
 3.5%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White108103
 4.6%
Two or More Races07
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.9%44.1%
 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Florence High

Florence High ranks 93rd of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Florence High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Florence Elementary
Middle : Florence Middle

Students at Florence High are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 118 students attended Florence High.


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