Franklin-Simpson High School is a high school in Franklin, Kentucky, United States. Franklin-Simpson is the only high school located in Simpson County, Kentucky. As of 2016, the school has 916 students enrolled and has 52 full-time teachers.
Serving 70 students in grades 6-12, Franklin-simpson High School West Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Learning Opportunities Center Alt Sch encompasses the entire Franklin, KY school district, covering approximately 235.9 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance to the zone's edge of about 9.3 miles and the furthest edge located 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus's student population of 70 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
70 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
9%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
91.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin-simpson High School West Campus's ranking?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus is ranked #1140 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Franklin-simpson High School West Campus often compared to?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin-simpson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus?
The graduation rate of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus is 90%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Franklin-simpson High School West Campus?
70 students attend Franklin-simpson High School West Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin-simpson High School West Campus?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Franklin-simpson High School West Campus offer ?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin-simpson High School West Campus part of?
Franklin-simpson High School West Campus is part of Simpson County School District.
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