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10 schools in Florence

Arizona · Public K-12

10 public K-12 schools, 4,288 students, one city. That is the Florence entry on the numbers, with a mix of 3 elementary and 3 high.

7-year change in Florence

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,288
+694 (+19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-3 (-30%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
44%
was 49%
% Hispanic
41%
was 37%
% Black
6%
was 7%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6CombinedKG-121,079
Anthem Elementary SchoolCombinedPK-09722
CAVIT - Florence UnifiedHigh09-120
EVIT - American Leadership Academy Anthem SouthHigh09-120
Florence High SchoolHigh07-12857
Florence K-8ElementaryPK-08805
Florence Virtual AcademyCombinedKG-12155
Magma Ranch K8 SchoolElementaryPK-08507
Mountain Vista AcademyCombinedPK-12163
Summit SchoolElementaryM-M·

About Florence

Public education in Florence, Arizona runs across 10 schools that hosts roughly 4,288 students. By footprint, Florence sits in the middle-population bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 3 elementary, 3 high, and 4 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 429, lower than the state mean of about 508.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Florence has climbed 19% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,594 students to 4,288. Over that span, Florence shed 3 schools, going from 10 to 7. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 49% to 44%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Florence discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Florence, Arizona?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Florence, with a combined enrollment of about 4,288.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Florence?
Florence has 3 elementary, 3 high, 4 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Florence?
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6 is the largest public school in Florence by enrollment, with approximately 1,079 students.
What school districts serve Florence?
Florence is served by 4 public school districts, including American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348), Florence Unified School District (4437), Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (79385), East Valley Institute of Technology (4516).
What grade levels do public schools in Florence cover?
Public schools in Florence serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Florence?
1 of the 10 public schools in Florence are charter schools.