Enrollment
1,605
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin, WI
Franklin High
Federal NCES profile for Franklin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550483000522
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin High has class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Franklin, WI.
School address
District: Franklin Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550483000522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin High
Franklin High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Franklin, Wisconsin, enrolling 1,605 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Wisconsin schools and 20% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.1% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Wisconsin average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,605 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Franklin's high schools, it stands alongside Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South (31 students): Franklin High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 15.5:1).
Franklin Public School District also operates Forest Park Middle (1,056 students) and Country Dale Elementary (437 students) alongside Franklin High.
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 compares
Franklin High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,605 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,605
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,010
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 68.8%
Asian 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Franklin High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Public School District, which includes Franklin High.
$13,010
Per student
-13%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.4%
State 39.3%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Country Dale Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwood Glen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar high schools in Franklin
1 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 Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin High
How many students attend Franklin High?
Franklin High has 1,605 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin High?
13.1% of students at Franklin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin High?
The largest demographic group at Franklin High is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Franklin, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin High?
Franklin High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 rank among public schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Franklin, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Franklin High a good school?
Franklin High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. 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 Franklin Public School District?
Besides Franklin High, Franklin Public School District also operates Forest Park Middle (1,056 students), Country Dale Elementary (437 students), and Robinwood Elementary (437 students). See the Franklin Public School District district page for the complete list.
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