How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin High School | John F. Kennedy High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Orleans, LA | New Orleans, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,056 | 665 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.2% | 88.4% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin High School | John F. Kennedy High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,923 | $16,514 |
| District | Benjamin Franklin High School | John F. Kennedy High School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benjamin Franklin High School | John F. Kennedy High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.2% | 0.2% |
| African American | 28.6% | 92.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| Asian | 16.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 0.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin High School | John F. Kennedy High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 30 | 10 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 252:1 | 184:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.4% | 57.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.