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Overall#72
B+
School Code: 1010505

Franklin High

Franklin

Franklin is a suburban town in Norfolk County, located about 30 miles southwest of Boston and 25 miles northeast of Providence, Rhode Island. The town has grown significantly since the 1970s and is known for its strong sense of community and family-friendly atmosphere. Franklin is home to Dean College and features a historic downtown area with well-preserved 19th-century architecture.
State Rankings
#72
Overall Rank
#67
SAT Total
#94
ELA MCAS
#90
Math MCAS
#92
AP Success
#94
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+27
1179
Reading/Writing+11
594
Math+16
585
Tests Taken
382
Score Composition
R/W: 594
Math: 585

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-1462%(Rank #94)
Mathematics-1557%(Rank #90)
Science-2061%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
505
Math
506
Science
508
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 71.0th · Math: 78.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 51.0 · Math: 49.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
482
Tests Taken
1,176
Passing Rate (3-5)+10.3
80.3%
AP Success Rank: #92
Score Distribution
24.9%
Score 5
29.9%
Score 4
25.4%
Score 3
14.4%
Score 2
5.4%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 19.7%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
78%
9%
White: 78%
Asian: 9.3%
Hispanic/Latino: 6.3%
Black/African American: 3.9%
Multi-Race: 2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
Gender
47.3% Female
52.4% Male
0.3% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs27.1% (374)
Low Income14.2% (196)
English Learners1.3% (18)
First Language Not English9.4% (130)
Key Indicators
High Needs
27.1%
Low Income
14.2%

Graduation Rate

96.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate -0.1
State Ranking
#94
Cohort Size
409
Dropped Out: 1%
Still in School: 1.5%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+0.2
94.4%
Chronically Absent-1.1
12.8%
Avg. Absences per Student9.7
Discipline
In-School Suspension3.1%
Out-of-School Suspension1.5%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
96.6%
Based on 326 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
77.7%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score+27
1179
20172025
At pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-14
62
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-15
57
20192025
Below pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate-0.1
96.8
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+10.3
80.3
20152025
At pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+0.2
94.4
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-1.1
12.8
20182025
Above pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment+0.3
91.4
20152025
At pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

91.4%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
35.1%
4-Year Private College
53.2%
4-Year Public College
3.1%
2-Year Public College
2.9%
Other Post-Secondary
2.9%
Work
2.9%
Other
Based on 385 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)98.1
Student/Teacher Ratio14.8 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers81.8%
Teaching In-Field99%
Quick Facts
District: Franklin
School Code: 1010505
Class Size Indicator: 14.8 to 1

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