- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin, MA
Franklin High
Federal NCES profile for Franklin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250501000737
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1,453
- students enrolled
Franklin High has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Franklin, MA.
School address
District: Franklin · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250501000737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Franklin High held near 1,569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 118.3 → 117.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-61 students YoY 250501000737 · Franklin, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,453 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen Keller Elementary (560 students)
Franklin High held near 1,569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-61 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 118.3 → 117.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Franklin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Franklin High
1,453 students
- Helen Keller E 560
Helen Keller Elementary
560 students
- Horace Mann 407
Horace Mann
407 students
- Oak Street Ele 398
Oak Street Elementary
398 students
- Remington Midd 358
Remington Middle
358 students
- J F Kennedy Me 341
J F Kennedy Memorial
341 students
What this shows Franklin High reports 1,453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin High compares
Franklin High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,453 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,453
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,262
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors13.7 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Asian 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Franklin High is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
District finance for Franklin reports $19,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Street Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Remington Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J F Kennedy Memorial | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Franklin
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin High
How many students attend Franklin High?
Franklin High has 1,453 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,630 (2022-23) → 1,569 (2023-24), nearly flat (-61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High is 12.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin High?
The largest demographic group at Franklin High is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Franklin, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin High?
Franklin High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 High rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Franklin, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin?
Besides Franklin High, Franklin also operates Helen Keller Elementary (560 students), Horace Mann (407 students), and Oak Street Elementary (398 students). See the Franklin district page for the complete list.