Serving 859 students in grades 7-12, Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 859 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2055 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #2055 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oil City Sr. High School, Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School?
859 students attend Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Franklin Area SD School District.
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