Franklin High School

Franklin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
500 Elizabeth Ave,  Somerset, NJ
Franklin Township Public School District
3.6
3.8
2,200 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Frank Chmiel
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
174
Full Time Teachers
174
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
600
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
61.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
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
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
39.3%
Black
33.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.6%
White
10.7%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#18 Most Diverse Public HS in New Jersey
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.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 850 Students
Kean University 465 Students
Montclair State University 419 Students
New York University 344 Students
The College of New Jersey 322 Students
Raritan Valley Community College 275 Students
Temple University 270 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 263 Students
Rider University 261 Students
Penn State 251 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 218 Students
Biology 185 Students
Psychology 173 Students
Nursing 154 Students
Computer Science 151 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 122 Students
Marketing 79 Students
Political Science and Government 66 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 64 Students
Finance 54 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 615 Reviews
4.0 Alum
9/22/2024
I would say that this school is very diverse and welcoming to all different people. In terms of college readiness i would say not much can truly prepare you for college as a whole but I would say they do a good job preparing you academically with the classes you are able to take.
4.0 Senior
5/30/2024
As I reminisce about the past four years, I have so many fond memories because I tried to make the best of the opportunities I was given. If you truly utilize all the resources provided here, you will be very successful moving forward in your career.
3.0 Alum
4/8/2024
Wasn't good or bad, prepared me pretty well for college with AP courses. Administration and security could be improved
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/9/2022
Both my children went to Samson G Smith and Franklin High School. My children went to University of Pennsylvania for Engineering and Carnegie Mellon for Computer science for college. The schools have great teachers to encourage students academically and in extra curricular activities. A great place...
1.0 parent
10/11/2020
Good with the exception of Effective school solutions
5.0 parent
10/12/2019
My daughter graduated Franklin High School in 2019, and my younger daughter currently attends. Coming from a private school background, I was not expecting much, especially due to the negative reviews the school tends to get. I was blown away by the programs and resources the school has to offer. My...
5.0 parent
8/30/2018
Great experience with my 3 kids! School provides good support for all kids - academics, sports, arts, music....good set of AP courses. Unmatched diversity a huge plus! Great counselors, but wish the student:counselor ratio was better to help kids prepare better for college starting 9th grade!

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Franklin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Somerset, NJ, in the Franklin Township neighborhood, and is served by the Franklin Township Public School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 2,200 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Franklin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School, New Road School of Somerset, and more. Learn more about what Somerset has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Franklin High School.

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