- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Livonia, MI
Franklin High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262184005882
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Livonia · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Livonia, MI.
School address
District: Livonia Public Schools School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262184005882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Franklin High School held near 1,306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 65.0 → 65.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 262184005882 · Livonia, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,272 enr · 19.6:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson High School (1,523 students)
Franklin High School held near 1,306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 65.0 → 65.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Franklin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson High
Stevenson High School
1,523 students
- This school
Franklin High School
1,272 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,227 students
- Holmes Middle
Holmes Middle School
670 students
- Frost Middle S
Frost Middle School
641 students
- Cooper Upper E
Cooper Upper Elementary School
638 students
What this shows Franklin High School reports 1,272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin High School compares
Franklin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,272
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$16,627
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Franklin High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Livonia Public Schools School District reports $16,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frost Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Livonia
2 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 (~1,272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin High School
How many students attend Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has 1,272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Livonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,327 (2022-23) → 1,306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin High School?
35.3% of students at Franklin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin High School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Livonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Livonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Livonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Livonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Livonia Public Schools School District?
Besides Franklin High School, Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students), Churchill High School (1,227 students), and Holmes Middle School (670 students). See the Livonia Public Schools School District district page for the complete list.