Franklin Heights High School is a public high school in Columbus, Ohio. It is 1 of 5 high schools in the South-Western City Schools district. The building was renovated and reopened for students in 2016. The schools mascot is the Golden Falcon.
Serving 1,398 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Heights High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin Heights High School serves the northeast part of Columbus, OH, covering an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles to the furthest point in the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Heights High School's student population of 1,398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,398 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Motto
Education for the Real World is Our Business
School Rankings
Franklin Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Heights High School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2700 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Golden Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Heights High School's ranking?
Franklin Heights High School is ranked #2700 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Franklin Heights High School often compared to?
Franklin Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Crossing High School, Westland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Heights High School is 83%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Franklin Heights High School?
1,398 students attend Franklin Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Franklin Heights High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Heights High School?
Franklin Heights High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin Heights High School offer ?
Franklin Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Heights High School part of?
Franklin Heights High School is part of South-Western City School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Heights High School located?
Franklin Heights High School is located in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 23 other public schools located in Hilltop.
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