Franklin Central High School

6215 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 3,223 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Franklin Central High School's student population of 3,223 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,223 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Central High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#357 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
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41%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Franklin Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
10%
13%
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White
65%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Franklin Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Franklin Central High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Franklin Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Franklin Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Central High School's ranking?
Franklin Central High School is ranked #357 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Franklin Central High School often compared to?
Franklin Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Meridian High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Central High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Franklin Central High School?
3,223 students attend Franklin Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Franklin Central High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Central High School?
Franklin Central High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin Central High School offer ?
Franklin Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Franklin Central High School part of?
Franklin Central High School is part of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp School District.

School Reviews

5   2/9/2024
Franklin Central is the greatest school i''ve ever gone too! teachers and coaches truly do care about you and want to see us succeed and make it out! if you''re looking for someone to send your student FC is a great place! #goflashes
- Posted by Student/Alumni - alum
2   9/21/2006
This school is suffering serious "growing pains" The principal really only helps those who are elite enough. They ( the principal and deans)are not totally honest when they have to answer for their actions to a board member. The act is perfected. I would definately stay away from this school system mainly because of the high school.
- Posted by Parent - juneb

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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