Franklin High School is a public high school in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is located in central southeast Portland in the South Tabor neighborhood. It is the largest high school in the Portland Public School District.
Serving 1,807 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin High School serves the southeast part of Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 11 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin High School's student population of 1,807 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,807 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
Franklin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
8%
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
88%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Mascot
Lightning
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin High School's ranking?
Franklin High School is ranked #789 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Franklin High School often compared to?
Franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland High School, Grant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin High School is 88%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Franklin High School?
1,807 students attend Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Franklin High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Franklin High School offer ?
Franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin High School part of?
Franklin High School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin High School located?
Franklin High School is located in the South Tabor neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in South Tabor.
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