Enrollment
1,272
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262184005882
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin High School
Franklin High School is a large high school in Livonia, Michigan, enrolling 1,272 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,272 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #110, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Livonia's high schools, it stands alongside Garfield Community School (62 students): Franklin High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 2.5:1).
Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students) and Churchill High School (1,227 students) alongside Franklin 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 High School compares
Franklin High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livonia Public Schools School District, which includes Franklin High School.
$14,667
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 29/100 (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 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.
Is Franklin High School a good school?
Franklin High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 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.
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