Franklin High School is a public high school in Franklin, Wisconsin. There are 1,571 students enrolled as of the 2022–2023 school year. Its mascot is the Saber-toothed tiger, and the school colors are black and gold.
Serving 1,606 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Franklin High School's student population of 1,606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Franklin High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#325 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
70%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Saber-toothed Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin High School's ranking?
Franklin High School is ranked #325 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Franklin High School often compared to?
Franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin High School is 97%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend Franklin High School?
1,606 students attend Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Franklin High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin High School offer ?
Franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin High School part of?
Franklin High School is part of Franklin Public School District.
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