FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
Charter School
1,851 Students
Other K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,034 |
| Hispanic | 211 |
| Black | 371 |
| Asian | 110 |
| Two or More | 122 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White1,034 (55.9%)
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Black371 (20.0%)
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Hispanic211 (11.4%)
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Two or More122 (6.6%)
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Asian110 (5.9%)
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American Indian2 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 937 | 50.6% |
| Male | 914 | 49.4% |
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