Franklin Academy is a public high school located in the rural village of Malone, New York that enrolls students from Malone and surrounding communities in northern Franklin County such as Bangor, Bellmont, Burke, Constable, Duane and Westville.
Serving 705 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin Academy High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Malone, NY, covering an area of approximately 363.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.9 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest boundary reaching up to 20.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Academy High School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
705 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1806
School Rankings
Franklin Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Academy High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2204 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Huskies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Academy High School's ranking?
Franklin Academy High School is ranked #2204 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Franklin Academy High School often compared to?
Franklin Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salmon River High School, Saranac Lake Senior High School, Tupper Lake Middle-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Academy High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Franklin Academy High School?
705 students attend Franklin Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Franklin Academy High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Academy High School?
Franklin Academy High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Academy High School offer ?
Franklin Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin Academy High School part of?
Franklin Academy High School is part of Malone Central School District.
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