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#23 of 574 schools in SD

Top 4% in state

Florence High School - 01

High School · Florence School District 14-1 · Florence, SD

A Florence School District 14-1 high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 66, Florence, SD 57235

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$11,425
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Florence High School - 01 score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Florence High School - 01 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low133/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,938

Median home value

$224,200

Median rent

$775/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

92%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Florence School District 14-1

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Florence High School - 01 is listed in Florence School District 14-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Florence High School - 01

Florence High School - 01 is a public high school in Florence, SD, part of Florence School District 14-1, serving approximately 95 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Florence High School - 01

What grades does Florence High School - 01 serve?

Florence High School - 01 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Florence High School - 01?

Florence High School - 01 has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence High School - 01?

The student-teacher ratio at Florence High School - 01 is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Florence High School - 01 rank in SD?

Florence High School - 01 ranks #23 of 574 schools in SD.

What is Florence High School - 01's MySchoolScout rating?

Florence High School - 01 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Florence High School - 01?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence High School - 01 has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Florence High School - 01 a charter school?

No, Florence High School - 01 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Florence High School - 01 a Title I school?

No, Florence High School - 01 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence High School - 01?

24.2% of students at Florence High School - 01 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Codington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 57235)
796
Area median age
47.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57235; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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