Benjamin Franklin High School

Benjamin Franklin High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
820 N Avenue 54,  Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.5
4.3
1,387 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Regina Marquez Martinez
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
53.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
5.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
3.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
242:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
Hispanic
91.3%
White
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Black
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#105 Niche Standout MS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 240 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 221 Students
California State University - Northridge 196 Students
University of California - Berkeley 149 Students
University of Southern California 149 Students
University of California - Irvine 141 Students
University of California - San Diego 121 Students
University of California - Davis 114 Students
California State University - Long Beach 108 Students
San Francisco State University 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 70 Students
Biology 60 Students
Nursing 52 Students
Business 50 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Sociology 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Criminology 22 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 476 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/29/2025
I love meeting new people in Franklin High School and the teacher are the best making me laugh and making me want to learn. The worst in the school is the trash because there everywhere. I would love to see the school more cleaner.
4.0
10/2/2024
I had fun making friend and memories there and I hope all this in it do the same. What I would change maybe the food could use better food and the rest I would say the student but honestly that is just the neighborhood.
4.0 Senior
8/17/2022
You do tend to find good people there so you can always count on finding friends there but do be aware of fights that might go in, especially in finals week. Good teachers, but admittedly some are a pain to deal with, but they mean good.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 9 Reviews
5.0 student
5/24/2019
The school is really great because the teacher and really working their butts off for the students "once a panther, always a panther
5.0 student
9/7/2015
Great school!! As usual some bad teachers but overall great!!! Coaching staff is great and college advisor is great as well!!!
4.0 student
10/8/2013
Our school is fantastic. All the teachers and staffs are great. The only thing that i don't like is the school lunch. We have so much pride in our events. "Once a panther always a panther!"
4.0 teacher
10/8/2013
The school offers a wide variety of sports, actitivites and events. The number of clubs is tremendous, something for every student. After school tutoring is provided by UCLA's Beyond the Bell program to students who may need additional support. At a time when many schools are cutting the college cou...

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Benjamin Franklin High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Los Angeles, CA, in the Highland Park neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,387 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Franklin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $1,388,813. Discover additional schools in the area, like Benjamin Franklin Senior High School, Eagle Rock High School, Sonia Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Academies, and more. Learn more about what Los Angeles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Franklin High School.

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