Enrollment
1,324
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Queen Creek, AZ
Benjamin Franklin High School
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Franklin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040006503395Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Franklin High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 1,324
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin High School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040006503395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Benjamin Franklin High School
Benjamin Franklin High School is a large charter combined-grade school in Queen Creek, Arizona, enrolling 1,324 students.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,324 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) spends $7,016 per pupil, 47% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Queen Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Crismon High School (2,009 students): Benjamin Franklin High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) also operates Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon (834 students) and Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert (598 students) alongside Benjamin Franklin High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Benjamin Franklin High School compares
Benjamin Franklin High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1,324 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,324
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
36.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$7,016
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Benjamin Franklin High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355), which includes Benjamin Franklin High School.
$7,016
Per student
-47%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.2%
State 88.5%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Benjamin Franklin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Franklin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Queen Creek
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crismon High School
Standard public school
2,009 students 44.6:1 students per teacher
Heritage Academy Gateway
Standard public school
1,556 students
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
Standard public school
1,153 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary
Standard public school
908 students 29.3:1 students per teacher
Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Franklin High School
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin High School?
Benjamin Franklin High School has 1,324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Queen Creek, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Franklin High School?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Franklin High School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Franklin High School?
Benjamin Franklin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Benjamin Franklin High School rank among schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Franklin High School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Queen Creek, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Queen Creek on the city page.
Is Benjamin Franklin High School a good school?
Benjamin Franklin High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355)?
Besides Benjamin Franklin High School, Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) also operates Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Crismon (834 students), Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Gilbert (598 students), and Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power (565 students). See the Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355) district page for the complete list.
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