Enrollment
155
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 390162706027 Charter school
Franklinton High School — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Franklinton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 49
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Franklinton High School · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklinton High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Franklinton High School reports 155 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Franklinton High School spends $14,643 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.5% from local sources (property taxes), 58.7% from the state, and 39.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Franklinton High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Ohio — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,643
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 155 Top 11% in Ohio — larger than 89% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390162706027
Student demographics
African American 52.9%
White 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklinton High School, which includes Franklinton High School.
$14,643
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.5%
State 58.7%
Federal 39.8%
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.
Similar high schools in Columbus
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Franklin Heights High School
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1,398 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Northland High School
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1,029 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Whetstone High School
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1,017 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Briggs High School
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Hamilton Township High School
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873 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Franklinton High School
How many students attend Franklinton High School?
Franklinton High School has 155 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklinton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklinton High School is 12.7:1, which is 31% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklinton High School?
The largest demographic group at Franklinton High School is African American at 52.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklinton High School?
Franklinton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.