Franklinton High School

Franklinton High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
1 Demon Cir,  Franklinton, LA
Washington Parish Public Schools
3.9
2.5
704 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Beverly J. Young
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
9%
State Average
10%
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
388:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
58.6%
Black
31.3%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southeastern Louisiana University 206 Students
Louisiana State University 181 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 109 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 107 Students
Louisiana Tech University 102 Students
Southern University & A&M College 85 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 73 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 51 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 50 Students
Nicholls State University 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 68 Students
Biology 45 Students
Business 30 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 16 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 15 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 13 Students
Dental Hygiene 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 92 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/30/2024
it was actually great . i loved all the teachers and staff. they were very helpful with everything getting ready for college
3.0 Alum
7/13/2022
Very hindering and prejudice , they attempted to take away an all black dance team and stated something along the lines of why do they dance that way.
4.0 Alum
6/20/2021
I liked the community, I grew up with every one I went to school with. It was hard to leave when I graduated.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 3 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/21/2013
The school is only worried about their football team. Everything for their demons and seems to care less about a student trying to learn. Teachers there have their own picks of students. The saying goes, it's not what you know, its who you know and that should be their school motto! I hope more stud...
3.0 parent
3/15/2012
I agree about the ISS and detention. Seems like it is given for things that are so minimal. Now it is BAC what that is accomplishing I haven't figured out yet. There are many teachers that do not seem concerned about the children's success. Some do care. I believe that if more attention would be put...
student
4/5/2010
I absolutely love franklinton high. Im a freshman and before i came here i dreaded coming to high school. I thought it was going to be horrible. I actually enjoy it! go demons!

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Franklinton High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Franklinton, LA and is served by the Washington Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 704 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Franklinton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bowling Green School, Bens Ford Christian School, Lighthouse Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Franklinton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Franklinton High School.

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