Is Franklin Police and Fire High School a good school?

Franklin Police and Fire High School ranks 160 th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Franklin Police and Fire High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended Franklin Police and Fire High School.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Police and Fire High School?

Students at Franklin Police and Fire High School are 94% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% American Indian.

Franklin Police and Fire High School

Summary:

Franklin Police and Fire High School is a public high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 321 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Phoenix Union High School District, which is ranked 249 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Franklin Police and Fire High School has maintained high graduation rates and low dropout rates, it has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 37% in ELA and 26% in Math, compared to the state averages of 38% and 30%, respectively. The school's performance on student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students, has been particularly low, ranking in the bottom quartile of Arizona high schools in recent years.

Comparing Franklin Police and Fire High School to nearby institutions, such as Phoenix Union Bioscience High School, which has consistently outperformed the school in academic measures, highlights the importance of considering the unique context and demographics of each school when evaluating their performance. While the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Franklin Police and Fire High School (around 88% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch) may be a contributing factor to the school's relatively lower academic performance, the school's strong graduation and low dropout rates are positive indicators.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1645 W McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007-1607

(602) 764-0200

District: Phoenix Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
160^th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,219

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 321

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.8%

White:

3.1%

American Indian:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Police and Fire High School ranks worse than 61.8% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3^rd among 16 ranked high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.83. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Franklin Police and Fire High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.8%), White (3.1%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Police and Fire High School is 17.2, which is the 6^th best among 16 high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Franklin Police and Fire High School employs 18.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Police and Fire High School is $13,219, which is the 3^rd highest among 16 high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Police and Fire High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Police and Fire High School 160^th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Franklin Police and Fire High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Phoenix Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix Union High School District 249^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	44.03	230^th	395	41.8%
2010	68.28	139^th	403	65.5%
2011	67.55	142^nd	397	64.2%
2012	75.32	114^th	471	75.8%
2013	80.88	81^st	491	83.5%
2014	61.24	172^nd	394	56.3%
2015	30.52	168^th	261	35.6%
2016	52.42	143^rd	406	64.8%
2017	65.96	89^th	416	78.6%
2018	60.01	109^th	420	74.0%
2019	60.77	75^th	285	73.7%
2021	37.25	269^th	509	47.2%
2022	27.23	288^th	464	37.9%
2023	50.56	190^th	469	59.5%
2024	35.83	160^th	259	38.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.67	271^st	374	27.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.85	212^th	422	49.8%
2022	32.37	192^nd	380	49.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	76.73	29^th	253	88.5%
2023	63.29	97^th	347	72.0%
2024	55.71	64^th	168	61.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	62.94	96^th	354	72.9%
2019	69.81	54^th	247	78.1%
2021	60.94	151^st	492	69.3%
2022	42.54	207^th	456	54.6%
2023	41.85	204^th	406	49.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	57.29	115^th	370	68.9%
2019	52.73	83^rd	238	65.1%
2021	26.35	342^nd	492	30.5%
2022	26.05	297^th	455	34.7%
2023	55.29	170^th	429	60.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.13	181^st	231	21.6%
2022	4.51	217^th	238	8.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	20.15	221^st	301	26.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	74.36	43^rd	311	86.2%
2019	77.36	19^th	183	89.6%
2021	46.51	209^th	479	56.4%
2022	35.70	231^st	441	47.6%
2023	58.70	121^st	379	68.1%
2024	46.98	72^nd	164	56.1%

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Rank History for Native American students at Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	25.05	150^th	255	41.2%

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Rank History for White students at Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.31	96^th	371	74.1%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklin Police and Fire High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2009	13	6	1	98	4	n/a	n/a	122
2010	16	7	1	185	1	n/a	n/a	210
2011	26	5	0	242	4	0	0	277
2012	26	8	0	234	4	0	0	272
2013	25	4	0	248	4	0	2	283
2014	30	5	0	267	3	0	2	307
2015	26	4	2	274	2	0	2	310
2016	21	5	2	290	1	0	3	322
2017	16	7	3	276	1	0	2	305
2018	16	5	4	291	2	0	1	319
2019	12	7	2	283	3	0	1	308
2020	12	4	3	266	2	0	1	288
2021	11	2	3	279	4	0	1	300
2022	9	2	3	268	5	0	0	287
2023	10	3	2	301	4	0	1	321

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Police and Fire High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2009	122	13.0	9.4	86.9
2010	210	18.0	11.6	85.2
2011	277	18.0	15.3	0
2012	272	16.0	17.0	85.3
2013	283	30.3	9.3	56.9
2014	307	26.5	11.5	86.3
2015	310	31.0	10.0	86.8
2016	322	31.0	10.3	89.4
2017	305	32.6	9.3	93.4
2018	319	33.6	9.4	88.7
2019	308	21.6	14.2	88.6
2020	288	22.6	12.7	88.9
2021	300	22.8	13.1	89
2022	287	21.1	13.6	88.5
2023	321	18.6	17.2	88.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin Police and Fire High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2009	122	13.0	9.4	86.9
2010	210	18.0	11.6	85.2
2011	277	18.0	15.3	0
2012	272	16.0	17.0	85.3
2013	283	30.3	9.3	56.9
2014	307	26.5	11.5	86.3
2015	310	31.0	10.0	86.8
2016	322	31.0	10.3	89.4
2017	305	32.6	9.3	93.4
2018	319	33.6	9.4	88.7
2019	308	21.6	14.2	88.6
2020	288	22.6	12.7	88.9
2021	300	22.8	13.1	89
2022	287	21.1	13.6	88.5
2023	321	18.6	17.2	88.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Police and Fire High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$970 (7.0%)	$363 (2.6%)	$2,304 (16.7%)	$10,318 (74.9%)	$2,129 (15.4%)	$12,446 (90.3%)	$13,780
2020	$927 (5.7%)	$824 (5.1%)	$2,678 (16.5%)	$12,325 (76.1%)	$2,128 (13.1%)	$14,453 (89.2%)	$16,203
2021	$2,106 (12.2%)	$1,712 (10.0%)	$5,925 (34.5%)	$11,770 (68.4%)	$1,608 (9.4%)	$13,378 (77.8%)	$17,196
2022	$756 (5.7%)	$344 (2.6%)	$1,857 (14.0%)	$10,961 (82.9%)	$1,157 (8.8%)	$12,118 (91.7%)	$13,219

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Police and Fire High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 75^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 190^th of 469 High schools	14.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	308	321	4.2%
African American	7	3	57.1%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	283	301	6.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	10	16.7%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.6%	88.8%	0.1%

Schools Near Franklin Police and Fire High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)					AASA Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Franklin Police and Fire High School	Public	9-12	1645 W McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85007	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-0200	321	19	17.2	88.8%	10 (3.1%)	3 (0.9%)	301 (93.8%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	35.8	160^th of 259 public high schools	38.2%		50.6	190^th of 469 public high schools	59.5%	30					37.0					26.0	$13,219	$757	$344	$1,857	$10,961	$1,157	$12,119
Metropolitan Arts Institute	Public, Charter	7-12	1700 N. 7th Ave.	Phoenix	85007	Maricopa County	Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 258-9500	250				99 (39.6%)	19 (7.6%)	109 (43.6%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.0%)								(n/a)			46.0		59.0							$00			$00
City View High School	Public, Charter	9-12	649 N 6th Ave	Phoenix	85003	Maricopa County	Arizona Center for Youth Resources	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 252-6721	91				3 (3.3%)	14 (15.4%)	70 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
Metro Technical High School	Public	9-12	1900 W Thomas Rd	Phoenix	85015	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-8000	1,804	101	17.8	90.0%	29 (1.6%)	23 (1.3%)	1,735 (96.2%)	13 (0.7%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.5	191^st of 259 public high schools	26.3%		45.3	217^th of 469 public high schools	53.7%	26					28.0					20.0	$10,631	$925	$233	$2,083	$8,117	$1,355	$9,472
Linda Abril Educational Academy	Public	10-12	3000 N 19th Ave	Phoenix	85015	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-0050	277	14	19.5	77.6%	5 (1.8%)	22 (7.9%)	232 (83.8%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)								(n/a)											$13,707	$1,410	$547	$3,368	$11,016	$733	$11,750
Arizona School For The Arts	Public, Charter	5-12	1410 N 3rd St	Phoenix	85004	Maricopa County	Arizona School For The Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 257-1444	814				399 (49.0%)	47 (5.8%)	270 (33.2%)	28 (3.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.7%)	92.2	23^rd of 259 public high schools	91.1%		92.6	32^nd of 469 public high schools	93.2%	9	47.0	67.0	67.0	58.0	77.0	28.0	34.0	38.0	35.0	62.0	$9,653	$322	$212	$856	$7,261	$1,858	$9,118
Phoenix College Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	3310 N 10th Ave	Phoenix	85013	Maricopa County	MCCCD on behalf of Phoenix College Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 285-7998	243			57.6%	18 (7.4%)	13 (5.3%)	195 (80.2%)	7 (2.9%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	48.7	121^st of 259 public high schools	53.3%		76.5	89^th of 469 public high schools	81.0%	32					41.0					36.0		$00			$00
Genesis Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	525 E McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85004	Maricopa County	Genesis Program Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 254-8090	53				2 (3.8%)	2 (3.8%)	45 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Public	9-12	512 E Pierce St	Phoenix	85004	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-5600	370	22	16.8	64.9%	48 (13.0%)	18 (4.9%)	256 (69.2%)	34 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	97	11^th of 259 public high schools	95.8%		95.8	25^th of 469 public high schools	94.7%	14					82.0					75.0	$10,428	$640	$265	$1,545	$8,387	$1,136	$9,523
Pathways in Education	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	2226 N 7th St	Phoenix	85006	Maricopa County	Pathways In Education-Arizona Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(602) 626-7057	153				14 (9.2%)	10 (6.5%)	114 (74.5%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)								(n/a)												$00			$00

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