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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at West Florence High this year?
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Enrollment
1,827
High
DISTRICT 1,593 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FLORENCE 01·NCES 450213000443
West Florence High
221 North Beltline Drive, Florence, SC 29501 · (843) 664-8472 · Florence County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,827 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
106 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 530 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 479 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 386 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 432 | 24% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where West Florence High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Florence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,827 | #35 of 250 | #1 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.3:1 | #146 of 215 | #7 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.6% | #32 of 217 | #1 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.1% | #94 of 108 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,827
+172 (+10%) vs 2020
+28% since 1990-91, when it was 1,425
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
was 16.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,827 | 105.5 | 17.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,879 | 101 | 18.6:1 | 60% (1,125) |
| 2022-23 | 1,807 | 102 | 17.7:1 | 65% (1,168) |
| 2020-21 | 1,655 | 101 | 16.4:1 | 47% (777) |
| 2017-18 | 1,790 | 105.8 | 16.9:1 | 40% (709) |
| 2015-16 | 1,803 | 101 | 17.9:1 | 41% (735) |
| 2010-11 | 1,720 | 94 | 18.3:1 | 42% (722) |
| 2000-01 | 1,293 | 80 | 16.2:1 | 22% (285) |
| 1990-91 | 1,425 | 71 | 20.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Florence High.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (1,790 to 1,827); teachers unchanged (105.8 to 105.5).
About West Florence High
West Florence High sits in Florence, South Carolina, and is classified as a high school. The school offers grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 1,827 students. The school is 92% bigger than the average for high schools in South Carolina.
West Florence High is one of 23 schools in Florence 01, which enrolls 15,861 students in total.
The student body at West Florence High has no majority group. Black students lead at 44%. The next largest groups are 37% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 2% Asian. In Florence County overall, the Black share is about 43%. A diversity index of 66% means there is a 66% chance two randomly chosen students at West Florence High are from different groups.
West Florence High has 105.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17.3:1. High schools in South Carolina average 15.5:1, 1.9 fewer students per teacher than here.
Census data for Florence County show median household income comes to about $58,305, about 24% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 13%. The county has 39 public schools and about 21,641 students.
Carver Elementary is about 1.4 miles away, making it the nearest public school. West Florence High is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is City: Small.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 1,827, compared with 1,655 in 2020-21.
On allk12, people connected to West Florence High can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Florence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
137,117
Census ACS
Median income
$58,305
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
39
21,641 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Florence 01
- South Florence HighHigh · 1,580 students
- Wilson HighHigh · 1,373 students
- Southside MiddleMiddle · 1,138 students
- John W. Moore MiddleMiddle · 1,056 students
- Delmae Heights ElementaryElementary · 988 students
- Williams MiddleMiddle · 792 students
Other schools in Florence
- South Florence HighHigh · 1,580 students
- Wilson HighHigh · 1,373 students
- Southside MiddleMiddle · 1,138 students
- John W. Moore MiddleMiddle · 1,056 students
- Delmae Heights ElementaryElementary · 988 students
- Williams MiddleMiddle · 792 students
Nearby schools
- Carver Elementary1.4 mi · 615
- Delmae Heights Elementary1.6 mi · 988
- John W. Moore Middle1.6 mi · 1,056
- Lucy T. Davis Elementary1.8 mi · 632
- Child Development Center at Woods Road1.9 mi · 189
- Royall Elementary2.1 mi · 512
Frequently asked questions
About West Florence HighHow large is West Florence High?
West Florence High enrolls approximately 1,827 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does West Florence High serve?
West Florence High serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at West Florence High?
Approximately 17.3:1 students per teacher at West Florence High.
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Florence High?
At West Florence High, the student body is approximately 37% White, 9% Hispanic, 44% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is West Florence High public or private?
West Florence High is a public K-12 school, overseen by Florence 01.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.