- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390448001660
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 19/100 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
- 19
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Franklin Heights High School held near 1,377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.4 → 67.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 390448001660 · Columbus, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,398 enr · 20.6:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove City High School (1,881 students)
Franklin Heights High School held near 1,377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.4 → 67.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Franklin Heights High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grove City Hig
Grove City High School
1,881 students
- Westland High
Westland High School
1,853 students
- Central Crossi
Central Crossing High School
1,674 students
- This school
Franklin Heights High School
1,398 students
- Buckeye Woods 742
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
742 students
- Holt Crossing 733
Holt Crossing Intermediate School
733 students
What this shows Franklin Heights High School reports 1,398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin Heights High School compares
Franklin Heights High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for South-Western City reports $14,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,853
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,398 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,338 (2022-23) → 1,377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
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 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.