- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411004000960
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-155 students YoY
Franklin High School shrank from 1,966 students in 2022-23 to 1,811 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 105.5 → 102.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-155 students YoY 411004000960 · Portland, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,807 enr · 17.2:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Franklin High School shrank from 1,966 students in 2022-23 to 1,811 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 105.5 → 102.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Franklin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
2,149 students
- This school
Franklin High School
1,807 students
- Leodis V. Mcda
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
1,681 students
- Ida B. Wells-B
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1,650 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,611 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,450 students
What this shows Franklin High School reports 1,807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin High School compares
Franklin High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Portland Sd 1j reports $20,014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~1,807 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,966 (2022-23) → 1,811 (2023-24), down 155.
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.