Enrollment
1,398
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, OH
Franklin Heights High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin Heights High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390448001660
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin Heights High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #39 of 44
- high schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin Heights High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Heights High School ranks #39 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448001660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin Heights High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin Heights High School
Franklin Heights High School is a higher-need, large high school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 1,398 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 54.1% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,398 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 668 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,398 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's high schools, it stands alongside Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students): Franklin Heights High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.6:1 vs 20.8:1).
South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students) and Westland High School (1,853 students) alongside Franklin Heights 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 Franklin Heights High School compares
Franklin Heights High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,398 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,398
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
58.5%
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
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
415
in-school suspensions + 253 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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 34.3%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Franklin Heights High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South-Western City, which includes Franklin Heights High School.
$13,569
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 Franklin Heights High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holt Crossing Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin Heights High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Standard public school
1,623 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Northland High School
Standard public school
1,029 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Whetstone High School
Standard public school
1,017 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Briggs High School
Standard public school
956 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Township High School
Standard public school
873 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Independence High School
Standard public school
852 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,398 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin Heights High School
How many students attend Franklin Heights High School?
Franklin Heights High School has 1,398 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Heights High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Heights High School is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin Heights High School?
54.1% of students at Franklin Heights High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin Heights High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin Heights High School is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin Heights High School?
Franklin Heights High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin Heights High School rank among high schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin Heights High School ranks #39 of 44 high schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Franklin Heights High School a good school?
Franklin Heights High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 South-Western City?
Besides Franklin Heights High School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.
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