Franklin High School

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Franklin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8222 S 51st St,  Franklin, WI
Franklin Public Schools
3.8
2.4
1,573 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Nowak
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
98
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
76.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
386:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
68.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.8%
Hispanic
10.7%
Two or more races
5.7%
Black
2.4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Best Public HS Teachers in Wisconsin
#18 Best HS For Athletes in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin-Madison 437 Students
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 393 Students
Marquette University 227 Students
University of Minnesota Twin Cities 191 Students
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse 155 Students
University of Iowa 140 Students
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 126 Students
Carroll University 104 Students
Milwaukee School of Engineering 103 Students
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 155 Students
Biology 132 Students
Business 124 Students
Nursing 122 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 75 Students
Marketing 58 Students
Criminology 45 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 44 Students
Pre-Law Studies 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 330 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/5/2025
This has been my favorite school so far. It's chaotic and loud, but it's still very fun. I like being able to take classes I am interested in, and I love how supportive all of my teachers have been in regards to my IEP. The only thing I wish would change is the bell: It is way too loud and I wish we could get a different one or at least turn this one down. Other than that, this school is awesome, and I wouldn't want to go anywhere else for high school but here.
4.0 Alum
6/19/2025
Franklin High School is an inviting community with teachers who are genuinely invested in the progress of their students and dedicated to helping those students achieve their post-graduation goals.
5.0 Senior
2/2/2025
The best thing about Franklin High school was meeting new friends and teachers. I felt like I overcame my shyness that I've had for a long time. Over the 4 years I felt like I developed and became a whole different person. I became more confident with myself and I think that it'll be super beneficial when I enter college. I wouldn't say that there would be anything that needs to be changed at Franklin High School. I really thought that I spent my last 4 years super well and I definitely learned a lot over the years. All the teachers that I had were super great and I definitely do think that they helped me over the years.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/13/2022
Racism will exist at a school that is predominantly white. Stop sending your brown/black kids at schools where the only make up a small percentage.
5.0 student
9/29/2022
Even if this school isn't for everyone, it had been a great motivation for me to continue trying and becoming a lawyer! My stuff and teachers are like friends to me, and motivate me to try more to succeed in my future career too!! I am in debt for a lot this school has done for me, and even if they...
1.0 parent
5/24/2022
Franklin public school and the Franklin high school is not a good school ! My daughter has been bullied for a long time now and for every time complained the school about the they would give my daughter a detention for no reason even though it was not her fault. There is this one girl who has been m...
1.0 parent
12/5/2021
Terrible school. One of the worst my child has ever attended. My family and I just moved here mid summer, hoping there would be a new start for us and an accepting and kind community. Instead, we were faced with multiple difficulties including from the school. When there is an issue, nothing is done...

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Franklin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Franklin, WI, in the Franklin neighborhood, and is served by the Franklin Public Schools in Wisconsin. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,573 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Franklin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $468,991. Discover additional schools in the area, like St Paul Lutheran School, Pleasant View Elementary School, Southwood Glen Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Franklin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Franklin High School.

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