Top Rankings
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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,008 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 91% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 98% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,365 Schools
# Students
1,008 Students
680,828 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
39,031 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Benjamin Franklin High School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 188 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,075 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
205 Students
10,755 Students
% Asian Students
20%
2%
# Hispanic Students
91 Students
63,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
303 Students
285,888 Students
% Black Students
30%
42%
# White Students
355 Students
292,727 Students
% White Students
35%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
553 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
22,314 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,520
# Students in K Grade:
-
51,432
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
52,053
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
50,754
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
49,620
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
49,256
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
49,251
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
50,235
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
52,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
52,039
# Students in 9th Grade:
231
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
238
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,408 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,734 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,408
$15,797
Spending / Student
$11,734
$15,107
Best Benjamin Franklin High School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,008 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benjamin Franklin High School District?
Benjamin Franklin High School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,008 students.
What is the rank of Benjamin Franklin High School District?
Benjamin Franklin High School District is ranked #1 out of 187 school districts in Louisiana (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Benjamin Franklin High School District?
35% of Benjamin Franklin High School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benjamin Franklin High School District?
Benjamin Franklin High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What is Benjamin Franklin High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,734 is less than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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