Enrollment
1,807
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, OR
Franklin High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411004000960
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #6 of 16
- high schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #6 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin High School
Franklin High School is a large high school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 1,807 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,807 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 31 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Portland's high schools, it stands alongside David Douglas High School (2,756 students): Franklin High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 19.1:1).
Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students) and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 40% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,807 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
1,807
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Oregon - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$18,429
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Franklin High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portland Sd 1j, which includes Franklin High School.
$18,429
Per student
+2%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 33.4%
Federal 9.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Portland
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
David Douglas High School
Standard public school
2,756 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Westview High School
Standard public school
2,423 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant High School
Standard public school
2,149 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Sunset High School
Standard public school
1,812 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
Standard public school
1,681 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Standard public school
1,650 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,807 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin High School
How many students attend Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has 1,807 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin High School?
31.5% of students at Franklin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin High School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #6 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Portland on the city page.
Is Franklin High School a good school?
Franklin High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Franklin High School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students), and Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School (1,650 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.
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