Franklin Upper School

Summary:

Franklin Upper School is a public high school located in Rochester, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 969 students. The school is part of the Rochester City School District, which is ranked 849 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Franklin Upper School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with rankings between 1187 and 1237 out of 1190 to 1242 New York high schools over the past three school years.

The school faces significant challenges, with declining four-year graduation rates dropping from 85.1% in 2021-2022 to 62.8% in 2022-2023, much lower than the state average of around 80%. Correspondingly, the school's dropout rates have been high, ranging from 10% to 25.5% over the past two school years, much higher than the state average. Franklin Upper School also has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 37.8% to 84.5% over the past two school years, far exceeding the state and district averages. The school's performance on Regents/Common Core exams is significantly below state and district averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates often less than half the state average.

While other nearby schools in the Rochester City School District, such as East Upper High School and Rochester Early College International High School, also struggle with low performance, they generally outperform Franklin Upper School on key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. The school's challenges are compounded by the high-need population it serves, with 91.45% to 96.14% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years.

Detail:

Public 9-12

950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621

(585) 324-3750

District: Rochester City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1237^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,144

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 969

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.0%

Hispanic:

34.5%

White:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklin Upper School ranks worse than 99.6% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 7^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Rochester City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Franklin Upper 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.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (55%), Hispanic (34.5%), White (7.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Upper School is 10.2. 5 high schools in the Rochester City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Upper School is $16,144, which is the 5^th highest among 9 high schools in the Rochester City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin Upper School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Upper School 1237^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Franklin Upper School in the ranking list.)

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Rochester City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester City School District 849^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklin Upper School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	1.97	1187^th	1190	0.3%
2023	1.20	1225^th	1228	0.2%
2024	2.68	1237^th	1242	0.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Franklin Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.55	292^nd	306	4.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Franklin Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	36.31	319^th	481	33.7%
2023	29.79	452^nd	583	22.5%
2024	20.04	585^th	637	8.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Franklin Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	10.16	1012^th	1038	2.5%
2023	6.11	1126^th	1130	0.4%
2024	6.33	1142^nd	1144	0.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	1.86	1100^th	1101	0.1%
2023	1.07	1153^rd	1155	0.2%
2024	2.78	1163^rd	1170	0.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Franklin Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.78	517^th	531	2.6%
2024	14.25	548^th	564	2.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Franklin Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	1.76	1150^th	1155	0.4%
2023	1.23	1195^th	1197	0.2%
2024	2.97	1213^th	1219	0.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Franklin Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	2.03	1143^rd	1154	1.0%
2023	1.48	1186^th	1191	0.4%
2024	2.98	1206^th	1211	0.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Franklin Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	0.64	384^th	386	0.5%
2024	2.14	419^th	426	1.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Franklin Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	5.09	592^nd	593	0.2%
2023	3.36	669^th	671	0.3%
2024	6.35	684^th	690	0.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	6.48	745^th	760	2.0%
2023	3.75	848^th	851	0.4%
2024	5.81	857^th	865	0.9%

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Rank History for White students at Franklin Upper School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	0.04	738^th	738	0.0%
2023	0.24	774^th	776	0.3%
2024	0.30	779^th	781	0.3%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Franklin Upper School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	78	577	21	355	1	3	1035
2022	83	574	18	349	1	4	1029
2023	70	533	28	334	0	4	969

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 Upper School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	1035	103.8	9.9	96.1
2022	1029	108.7	9.4	91.4
2023	969	94.6	10.2	n/a

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 Upper School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	1035	103.8	9.9	96.1
2022	1029	108.7	9.4	91.4
2023	969	94.6	10.2	n/a

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 Upper School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,767 (13.9%)	$10,933 (86.1%)	$12,699
2022	$1,615 (11.7%)	$12,209 (88.3%)	$13,824
2023	$3,275 (20.3%)	$12,868 (79.7%)	$16,144

Data source: New York Department of Education

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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	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Franklin Upper School	Public	9-12	950 Norton St	Rochester	14621	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 324-3750	969	95	10.2		70 (7.2%)	533 (55.0%)	334 (34.5%)	28 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	2.7	1237^th of 1242 public high schools	0.4%		1.2	1225^th of 1228 public high schools	0.2%	12	8.3	4.2		36.9	6.1	8.6	18.1	20.1		14.6	8.3																$16,144	$3,275	$12,868
University Preparatory Charter School For Young Men	Public, Charter	6-12	1290 Lake Ave	Rochester	14613	Monroe County	University Preparatory Charter School For Young Men	Yes	No	No	Yes	(585) 672-1280	415	34	12.3	70.6%	11 (2.7%)	321 (77.3%)	53 (12.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.5%)	4.2	1219^th of 1242 public high schools	1.9%		5.4	1185^th of 1228 public high schools	3.5%	34	6.3	1.4	11.1	47.0	2.7	11.3	37.9	18.6	25.0	49.0	11.9	22.2	24.1	14.5	35.7												$18,563	$2,957	$15,606
Irondequoit High School	Public	9-12	260 Cooper Rd	Rochester	14617	Monroe County	West Irondequoit Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 266-7351	1,163	97	12.0	33.1%	764 (65.7%)	131 (11.3%)	165 (14.2%)	53 (4.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (4.0%)	68.3	368^th of 1242 public high schools	70.4%		70.1	329^th of 1228 public high schools	73.2%	39	35.9	80.7	97.9	89.9	68.9	79.2	85.1	62.1	50.0	89.1	72.2								99.3	99.5	99.9	99.9	99.9	100.0	99.7	99.9	$16,598	$1,122	$15,476
Monroe Correctional Facility	Public	7-12	107 N Clinton Ave	Rochester	14604	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 753-3065	25	22	1.1		1 (4.0%)	18 (72.0%)	5 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)
School Of The Arts	Public	7-12	45 Prince St	Rochester	14607	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 242-7682	1,066	96	11.1	68.7%	246 (23.1%)	507 (47.6%)	267 (25.0%)	31 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.8%)	33.8	810^th of 1242 public high schools	34.8%		39.2	744^th of 1228 public high schools	39.4%	66	16.4	24.1	70.0	85.3	51.4	50.3	60.0	49.7	42.9	70.2	40.9		42.3	38.0		48.9	10.3	9.9	99.4	99.5	99.9	99.9	99.9	100.0	99.5	99.9	$13,651	$1,897	$11,754
Eastridge Senior High School	Public	9-12	2350 Ridge Rd E	Rochester	14622	Monroe County	East Irondequoit Central School District	No	No	No	No	(585) 339-1458	850	97	8.8	56.4%	354 (41.6%)	199 (23.4%)	232 (27.3%)	12 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	51 (6.0%)	48.6	658^th of 1242 public high schools	47.0%		47.8	664^th of 1228 public high schools	45.9%	6	51.4	64.2	71.1	82.3	47.7	49.4	84.9	31.9	35.7	86.4	51.2								99.6	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.9	100.0	$14,502	$256	$14,246
East Upper High School	Public	9-12	1801 E Main St	Rochester	14609	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 288-3130	753	99	7.6	85.4%	56 (7.4%)	381 (50.6%)	297 (39.4%)	12 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	10.3	1136^th of 1242 public high schools	8.5%		11.4	1077^th of 1228 public high schools	12.3%	59	15.7	26.3	54.4	57.8	21.5	30.6	45.8	12.9		49.4	29.1								99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	$25,204	$3,448	$21,756
Vertus Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	21 Humboldt St	Rochester	14609	Monroe County	Vertus Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(585) 747-8911	315			83.5%	8 (2.5%)	222 (70.5%)	85 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.2	1085^th of 1242 public high schools	12.6%		19.7	950^th of 1228 public high schools	22.6%	135	16.2			58.9	19.1	34.9	59.5	36.1		40.9	17.1																$17,220	$2,565	$14,655
School Without Walls	Public	9-12	480 Broadway	Rochester	14607	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 546-6732	262	26	10.2	89.7%	36 (13.7%)	137 (52.3%)	76 (29.0%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	7.7	1175^th of 1242 public high schools	5.4%		33.6	800^th of 1228 public high schools	34.9%	375				53.3			50.0	40.0		45.5	0.0								94.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	94.8	100.0	100.0	$15,224	$1,298	$13,926
James Monroe Upper School	Public	9-12	164 Alexander St	Rochester	14607	Monroe County	Rochester City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(585) 232-1530	681	67	10.2	92.5%	25 (3.7%)	306 (44.9%)	338 (49.6%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	3.5	1229^th of 1242 public high schools	1.0%		2.8	1209^th of 1228 public high schools	1.5%	20	10.6	5.9	9.4	36.9	6.0	10.0	31.7	5.3		27.4	14.1								99.2	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.9	100.0	$15,490	$2,337	$13,153

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Upper School

Is Franklin Upper School a good school?

Franklin Upper School ranks in the bottom 0.4% of New York high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Franklin Upper School?

Students at Franklin Upper School are 55% African American, 34% Hispanic, 7% White, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Franklin Upper School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 969 students attended Franklin Upper School.

What district is Franklin Upper School in?

Rochester City School District

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