A. C. Flora High

1,328 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

A. C. Flora High School, located in the Forest Acres area of Columbia, South Carolina, is a prominent public secondary school within the Richland School District One. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum, including an extensive Advanced Placement (AP) program and the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. This focus on challenging coursework has earned the school a reputation for preparing students effectively for competitive university admissions.

Beyond its academic offerings, A. C. Flora is well-regarded for its vibrant school culture and successful athletic programs. The "Falcons" are frequently recognized for their competitive spirit in South Carolina high school sports, fostering a strong sense of community and school pride among students, faculty, and alumni. With its blend of high-level academic pathways and active extracurricular involvement, A. C. Flora remains one of the flagship high schools in the Columbia area.

1,328

Total Students

84.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. C. Flora High
Demographic	Student Count
White	602
Hispanic	113
Black	523
Asian	24
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
602 (45.3%)
Black
523 (39.4%)
Hispanic
113 (8.5%)
Two or More
63 (4.7%)
Asian
24 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)738-7300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 363

Grade 10 352

Grade 11 330

Grade 12 283