Benjamin Franklin High School

2001 Leon C. Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 1,008 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin Franklin High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,008 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in LA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Benjamin Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin High School's student population of 1,008 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,008 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Benjamin Franklin High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Franklin High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#4 out of 1237 schools
(Top 1%)
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91%
29%
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98%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
20%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
9%
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Black
30%
42%
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White
35%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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97%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benjamin Franklin High School's ranking?
Benjamin Franklin High School is ranked #4 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Benjamin Franklin High School often compared to?
Benjamin Franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lusher Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 98% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Benjamin Franklin High School?
The graduation rate of Benjamin Franklin High School is 97%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin High School?
1,008 students attend Benjamin Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Benjamin Franklin High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin High School?
Benjamin Franklin High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benjamin Franklin High School offer ?
Benjamin Franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Benjamin Franklin High School part of?
Benjamin Franklin High School is part of Benjamin Franklin High School District.

School Reviews

5   10/25/2021
This is an excellent school but not for the average student. Its curricula are geared for high performers and it expects only the best efforts from the best students. It regularly delivers a high-level education to talented individuals.
- Posted by Parent - Francois Arouet
2   12/7/2015
This school is a great springboard for kids hoping to get into a high-ranking college. That said, the students are extremely competitive with each other which results in bullying and rampant academic dishonesty.
- Posted by Parent - lpatt

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,008 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 91% (Top 1%)
  • : 98% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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