- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Reisterstown, MD
Franklin High
Federal NCES profile for Franklin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240012000390
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maryland.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Reisterstown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin High has class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Reisterstown, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012000390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Franklin High held near 1,493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 240012000390 · Reisterstown, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,481 enr · 17.2:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Franklin High held near 1,493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Franklin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school
Franklin High
1,481 students
What this shows Franklin High reports 1,481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin High compares
Franklin High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 8% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,481 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,481
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Maryland - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
White 18.9%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Franklin High is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | 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
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin High
How many students attend Franklin High?
Franklin High has 1,481 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reisterstown, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,504 (2022-23) → 1,493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin High?
45.2% of students at Franklin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin High?
The largest demographic group at Franklin High is African American at 41.7% of enrollment, in Reisterstown, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin High?
Franklin High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Reisterstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Reisterstown, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Reisterstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Franklin High, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.