- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seattle, WA
Franklin High School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530771001168
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #12 of 14
- high schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #12 of 14 high schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771001168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Franklin High School held near 1,237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.1 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 530771001168 · Seattle, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,277 enr · 20.6:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,770 students)
Franklin High School held near 1,237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.1 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Franklin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,770 students
- Ballard High S
Ballard High School
1,697 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,542 students
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,507 students
- West Seattle H
West Seattle High School
1,479 students
- This school
Franklin High School
1,277 students
What this shows Franklin High School reports 1,277 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 15% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,277 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,277
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Washington - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 26.5%
Asian 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
White 16.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 26.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.9, Franklin High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seattle School District No. 1 reports $21,806 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Seattle High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Seattle
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
1,770 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Evergreen High School
Standard public school
1,080 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Summit Public School: Sierra
Standard public school
214 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
New Start
Alternative education program
142 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Interagency Open Doors
Alternative education program
132 students
Puget Sound Skills Center
Vocational / career-technical school
3 students
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 (~1,277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin High School
How many students attend Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has 1,277 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,222 (2022-23) → 1,237 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School is 20.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin High School?
51.6% of students at Franklin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin High School is African American at 26.5% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High School ranks #12 of 14 high schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Seattle School District No. 1?
Besides Franklin High School, Seattle School District No. 1 also operates Lincoln High School (1,770 students), Ballard High School (1,697 students), and Roosevelt High School (1,542 students). See the Seattle School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.