FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

School Overview
Florida State University School, commonly known as "Florida High" or "FSUS," is a developmental research school affiliated with Florida State University. Located in Tallahassee, the school serves as a K-12 laboratory environment designed to integrate cutting-edge educational research with classroom instruction. Because of its unique status, it operates as a hub for pedagogical innovation, allowing faculty and students to pilot new teaching methods, curriculum designs, and technologies that are later intended to be shared with the broader educational community.

The school is characterized by its rigorous academic standards and its commitment to fostering a diverse, college-preparatory environment. As a school of choice, it attracts a student body that reflects the socioeconomic and cultural diversity of the region. Beyond traditional academics, Florida High emphasizes a well-rounded experience, offering an extensive array of athletics, arts, and extracurricular programs. By leveraging its close proximity to and partnership with Florida State University, the school provides its students with unique opportunities for advanced learning and academic enrichment that are rarely found in standard K-12 settings.
1,851
Total Students
74.8
Full-Time Teachers
24.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White1,034
Hispanic211
Black371
Asian110
Two or More122
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,034 (55.9%)
  • Black
    371 (20.0%)
  • Hispanic
    211 (11.4%)
  • Two or More
    122 (6.6%)
  • Asian
    110 (5.9%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: FSU LAB SCH
Phone: (850)245-3700
Website: http://www.fsus.school
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,851
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 74.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 335
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 90
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 112
Grade 1 114
Grade 2 113
Grade 3 108
Grade 4 123
Grade 5 123
Grade 6 163
Grade 7 172
Grade 8 167
Grade 9 172
Grade 10 167
Grade 11 164
Grade 12 153

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten112
Grade 1114
Grade 2113
Grade 3108
Grade 4123
Grade 5123
Grade 6163
Grade 7172
Grade 8167
Grade 9172
Grade 10167
Grade 11164
Grade 12153
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female93750.6%
Male91449.4%