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Benjamin Franklin High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,056 students in Benjamin Franklin High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in Benjamin Franklin High School District have an average math proficiency score of 97% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 98% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,309 Schools
# Students
1,056 Students
666,168 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
48,618 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benjamin Franklin High School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 187 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
27%
Graduation Rate
98%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)5.4%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
29%
42%
% White
39%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,889 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,144. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,201 is less than the state median of $15,440. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,889
$16,144
Spending / Student
$11,201
$15,440
Best Benjamin Franklin High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2001 Leon C Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benjamin Franklin High School District?
Benjamin Franklin High School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,056 students.
What is the rank of Benjamin Franklin High School District?
Benjamin Franklin High School District is ranked #1 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benjamin Franklin High School District?
39% of Benjamin Franklin High School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin High School District?
Benjamin Franklin High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Benjamin Franklin High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,201 is less than the state median of $15,440. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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