Franklin Upper School

950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,029 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Upper 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,029 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Franklin Upper School's student population of 1,029 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,029 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin Upper School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Upper School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2955 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
55%
45-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
34%
29%
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Black
56%
16%
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White
8%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Upper School's ranking?
Franklin Upper School is ranked #2955 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Franklin Upper School?
1,029 students attend Franklin Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Franklin Upper School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Upper School?
Franklin Upper School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Upper School offer ?
Franklin Upper School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Upper School part of?
Franklin Upper School is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Upper School located?
Franklin Upper School is located in the Group 14621 neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Group 14621.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,029 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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