Franklin High School is a public high school in Franklin, Ohio, part of the Franklin City School District. It opened in 1969.
Serving 676 students in grades 9-12, Franklin 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 33% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Franklin, OH, encompassing approximately 24.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone edge and a maximum of 5.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Franklin High School's student population of 676 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Franklin 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 High School is 0.26, which is less 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
#1886 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
96%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Franklin High School is a public high school in Franklin, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Franklin City Schools district. Their nickname is the Wildcats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin High School's ranking?
Franklin High School is ranked #1886 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Franklin High School often compared to?
Franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carlisle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin High School is 96%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Franklin High School?
676 students attend Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Franklin High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin High School offer ?
Franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin High School part of?
Franklin High School is part of Franklin City School District.
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