Franklin High School

Franklin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3013 S Mount Baker Blvd,  Seattle, WA
Mount Baker Neighborhood
Seattle Public Schools
3.6
5.0
1,281 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andrew O'connell
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
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
3.52
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
590
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
30.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
3
Equity
3
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25.5%
State Average
41.7%
Science
43.5%
State Average
49.7%
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
247:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
48.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
33%
Black
27.6%
Hispanic
17.4%
White
13.6%
Two or more races
7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Niche Standout HS in Washington
#19 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

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.
University of Washington 546 Students
Seattle University 301 Students
Western Washington University 168 Students
Washington State University 163 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 156 Students
Seattle Pacific University 141 Students
Seattle Central College 114 Students
Central Washington University 88 Students
University of Oregon 83 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 120 Students
Computer Science 101 Students
Psychology 87 Students
Nursing 81 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Biology 51 Students
Sociology 34 Students
Environmental Science 32 Students
Pre-Law Studies 30 Students
Political Science and Government 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 309 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/1/2025
The teachers often seem like they're making decisions for themselves and not us. The administration is pretty awful but the school is nice and all.
4.0 Senior
12/10/2024
The best parts of my experience at Franklin High School has been being a part of the school volleyball team for four years straight. The art classes are also one of the best part, ceramics and costume design have been my favorite classes I've taken in high school. One of the worst parts of my experience at Franklin has been the multiple times our safety has been threaten by students from our own school or from other nearby high schools.
5.0 Senior
8/16/2023
All the teachers are helpful and they all are very nice to. If you miss one day they will send you an email what you missed
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5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/7/2015
We were worried that our teen, coming from a small private school, would have difficulties at such a large, diverse high school. Franklin High was the best choice we ever could have made. Our teen is getting more from the experience at Franklin than we ever dreamed. The kids are great, welcoming, to...
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5.0 student
6/5/2013
Franklin High School is really amazing, the teachers are really nice, and I have learned so, much here. It's not a perfect school but it's really wonderful.
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5.0 student
3/21/2012
Franklin is an excellent student. I am currently a senior at Franklin, and I love it. It is such a unique school because of the diversity of the student body, the amazing spirit that the students have, and the sense of family you feel when at the school. Many complain about freshman year and not bei...
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5.0 student
3/21/2012
Franklin has been an amazing experience. I can't sit back and read all the reviews written by angry students who do not take full advantage of Franklin's opportunities and do nothing about it. As a very involved senior in FHS, I can honestly say that I have liked if not loved every second at this sc...
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Franklin High School

Franklin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Seattle, WA and is served by the Seattle Public Schools in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,281 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. 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 3.52, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $1,342,455. Discover additional schools in the area, like Special Education Service School, John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, Garfield High School, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Franklin High School.

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