How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Senior High | Highland Park Continuation |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 55 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 20.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.7% | 92.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Senior High | Highland Park Continuation |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,606 | $22,606 |
| District | Los Angeles Unified School District | Los Angeles Unified School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Benjamin Franklin Senior High | Highland Park Continuation |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90.5% | 87.3% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Benjamin Franklin Senior High | Highland Park Continuation |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 231:1 | 118:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.9% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.