Franklinton Prep High School

Summary:

Franklinton Prep High School is a public charter high school in Columbus, Ohio, serving 194 students in grades 9-12. The school's diverse student population is 37.63% White, 40.72% African American, and 13.92% Hispanic.

Despite its small size, Franklinton Prep High School faces significant challenges. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Ohio, with proficiency rates as low as 1.9% in Geometry. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, reaching 99.6% in the 2023-2024 school year, and the four-year graduation rate ranges from just 30.6% to 41.8%. These academic struggles disproportionately impact the school's African American, Hispanic, and low-income students. In comparison, nearby schools like Fort Hayes Career Center and Columbus Downtown High School, which also serve disadvantaged populations, appear to have significantly better outcomes.

The challenges faced by Franklinton Prep High School may be unique, as the school's racial composition has shifted in recent years, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 50.6% in 2020-2021 to 37.63% in 2022-2023. This, combined with the high chronic absenteeism and low graduation rates, suggests that the school requires targeted interventions and a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the complex factors contributing to its poor performance, particularly for its most vulnerable student subgroups.


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Public, Charter 9-12

 40 Chicago Ave
       Columbus, OH  43222-1132


(614) 653-7135

District: Franklinton Prep High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
835th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  32.3 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.7%
White:
37.6%
Hispanic:
13.9%
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Compare Details Franklinton Prep High School ranks worse than 96.6% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Franklinton Prep High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklinton Prep High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklinton Prep High School 835th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Franklinton Prep High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Franklinton Prep High School 804th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklinton Prep High School

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Rank History for all students at Franklinton Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.20 786th 836 6.0%
2023 4.56 815th 867 6.0%
2024 3.65 835th 864 3.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Franklinton Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.41 61st 107 43.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklinton Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.89 731st 773 5.4%
2023 4.99 761st 805 5.5%
2024 2.92 799th 822 2.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklinton Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 0.82 784th 794 1.3%
2023 2.85 781st 813 3.9%
2024 1.24 787th 798 1.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklinton Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.41 738th 808 8.7%
2023 3.63 777th 819 5.1%
2024 2.65 787th 816 3.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Franklinton Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.21 254th 306 17.0%
2023 11.48 294th 323 9.0%
2024 5.94 313th 318 1.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklinton Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.10 253rd 270 6.3%
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Rank History for White students at Franklinton Prep High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 0.61 744th 749 0.7%
2023 1.37 742nd 756 1.9%
2024 0.86 742nd 754 1.6%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

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Enrollment information for Franklinton Prep High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 85 61 0 19 0 0 3 0 168
2022 81 57 0 28 0 0 1 0 167
2023 73 79 0 27 0 0 15 0 194

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 Franklinton Prep High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 168 8.2 20.4 n/a
2022 167 5.2 32.1 n/a
2023 194 6.0 32.3 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 Franklinton Prep High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 168 8.2 20.4 n/a
2022 167 5.2 32.1 n/a
2023 194 6.0 32.3 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklinton Prep High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2022 $8,332
2023 $7,208

Data source: Ohio Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended Franklinton Prep High School.

Franklinton Prep High School ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Ohio high schools.

Students at Franklinton Prep High School are 41% African American, 38% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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