Serving 767 students in grades 7-12, Frankton Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frankton Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Frankton Jr-sr High School's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frankton Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frankton Jr-sr High School is 0.17, 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
#908 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
91%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frankton Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Frankton Jr-sr High School is ranked #908 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Frankton Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Frankton Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pendleton Heights Middle School, Pendleton Heights High School, Elwood Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frankton Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Frankton Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Frankton Jr-sr High School?
767 students attend Frankton Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Frankton Jr-sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frankton Jr-sr High School?
Frankton Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frankton Jr-sr High School offer ?
Frankton Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Frankton Jr-sr High School part of?
Frankton Jr-sr High School is part of Frankton-Lapel Community Schools School District.
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