Franklin Central High School

Franklin Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6215 S Franklin Rd,  Indianapolis, IN
Franklin Township Community School Corporation
3.9
3.4
3,223 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chase Huotari
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
179
Full Time Teachers
179
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
67.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
436:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
62%
Black
12.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11%
Hispanic
8.6%
Two or more races
5.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
Indiana University - Bloomington 851 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 821 Students
Ball State University 604 Students
University of Indianapolis 584 Students
Purdue University 579 Students
Butler University 327 Students
Indiana State University 310 Students
Franklin College 168 Students
University of Southern Indiana 136 Students
Ivy Tech Community College - Downtown Indianapolis 127 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 199 Students
Psychology 187 Students
Business 184 Students
Biology 169 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 94 Students
Accounting 77 Students
Chemistry 75 Students
Computer Science 73 Students
Elementary Education 60 Students
Engineering 58 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 503 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/7/2025
I enjoyed my overall experience because of my friends and family mainly but if I think about just the school and what it has done for me, I would say this school is mediocre.
3.0 Senior
12/19/2024
There are a lot of teachers that do not care or miss a lot of school so we are not prepared for tests. They seems to be focused more on football or men sports than anything else.
4.0 Senior
9/30/2024
Franklin Central has amazing teachers who care about their students. I would like to see more focus on scholarships for seniors, but they do a good job in many other areas of college readiness.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 14 Reviews
5.0 student
2/11/2025
Why Franklin Central is the Best High SchoolHigh school plays a crucial role in shaping students' futures, and Franklin Central High School stands out for its academic excellence, extracurricular opportunities, and thriving school community. Whether through outstanding programs, diverse activities,...
5.0 student
2/8/2025
As a freshman here, I had low expectations, but I’m pleasantly surprised. Learning is surprisingly easy, as long as you pay attention. The security is also amazing, and I’ve never experienced bullying from the older students. In fact, I think this is my favorite year so far.
5.0 student
1/11/2024
I've been going to this school and it's purrrfect.
1.0 parent
12/4/2023
I have three sons. All three have been victims of bullying in Franklin Township Schools, the high school especially. My youngest was the victim of an unprovoked attack one week after school started, August 2023. The attacker was arrested, taken to juvenile court and suspended for 2 weeks from school...

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Franklin Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Indianapolis, IN and is served by the Franklin Township Community School Corporation in Indiana. The school has a total enrollment of 3,223 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Franklin Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $335,769. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lutheran High School of Indianapolis, Calvary Christian School, Victory College Prep Academy, and more. Learn more about what Indianapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Franklin Central High School.

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