Franklin High School

Franklin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5405 SE Woodward St,  Portland, OR
Portland Public Schools
3.6
4.4
2,009 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
C-
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
3.67
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
61.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
52.6%
State Average
43.9%
Science
45.2%
State Average
40.9%
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
245:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
45.8%
White
50.8%
Hispanic
19.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.5%
Two or more races
9.6%
Black
5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#11 Best HS for the Arts in Oregon
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 Oregon 562 Students
Portland State University 409 Students
Oregon State University 406 Students
University of Washington 235 Students
Portland Community College 194 Students
University of Portland 180 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 101 Students
Reed College 99 Students
Lewis & Clark College 97 Students
Western Washington University 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 161 Students
Psychology 146 Students
Biology 124 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 86 Students
Political Science and Government 78 Students
Computer Science 73 Students
Environmental Science 62 Students
Film and Video Studies 56 Students
Marketing 55 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 332 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/18/2025
I enjoyed my time at this school. I hope there will be more diversity from East Asian Cultures, and more clubs that involve fun activities where we can meet new friends. I enjoyed my classes, some were easy and some harder, with most of my teachers being enjoyable to have, they were all nice and taught us something new everyday.
3.0 Junior
1/7/2025
I would like to see more diversity in my school and more recognization of the current diverse students and staff already at Franklin.
3.0 Alum
8/29/2024
My freshman year of highschool was during covid, the way they handled it was pretty good, I was able to learn what I needed and got all my assignments done. The campus is beautiful and the courses are balanced. I just wish they help more with college readiness. I feel like I had to do everything myself and as a first gen it was a struggle.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 5 Reviews
4.0 other
7/31/2025
Teachers are really good and down to earth, if you show up to class and turn in your work on time you'll get at least a B in most classes. The security at this school was ok. I made some great memories, teachers were good,admin were fine. The school itself is really pretty. All in all its a good sch...
3.0 student
7/13/2020
I would rate my experience a 4/5. The one point I'm taking away is because I got mugged once, right outside the school. Some dudes walked up to me and stole my bus money. However, during the frightening ordeal, it also built a lot of character for me and taught me a valuable lesson on how not to get...
5.0 parent
6/5/2015
Couldn't be happier or more grateful to the staff and teachers at FHS. Their AP program is soaring with student participation, thanks to Susie Bartley and others. Graduation rates get better every year, due to the passion and enthusiasm the teachers pass on. Our child was involved in many, many acti...
5.0 parent
6/2/2014
My student has really blossomed at Franklin. He was a tag student at his middle school, and mostly into academics. At FHS he got a chance to run cross country, try the school paper, and get into lots of other extra-curricular activities. He also took AP classes nearly every year. FHS has a good, div...

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Franklin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Portland, OR and is served by the Portland Public Schools in Oregon. The school has a total enrollment of 2,009 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Franklin 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 3.67, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $561,326. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cleveland High School, Leodis V. McDaniel High School, Biztech High School, and more. Learn more about what Portland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Franklin High School.

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