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.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

40 Chicago Ave
Columbus, OH 43222-1132

(614) 653-7135

District: Franklinton Prep High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
835^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 32.3

Number of students: 194

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.7%

White:

37.6%

Hispanic:

13.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklinton Prep High School ranks worse than 96.6% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.65. (See more...)

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.

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 835^th 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 804^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2022	4.20	786^th	836	6.0%
2023	4.56	815^th	867	6.0%
2024	3.65	835^th	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	61^st	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
2022	4.89	731^st	773	5.4%
2023	4.99	761^st	805	5.5%
2024	2.92	799^th	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
2022	0.82	784^th	794	1.3%
2023	2.85	781^st	813	3.9%
2024	1.24	787^th	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
2022	5.41	738^th	808	8.7%
2023	3.63	777^th	819	5.1%
2024	2.65	787^th	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
2022	18.21	254^th	306	17.0%
2023	11.48	294^th	323	9.0%
2024	5.94	313^th	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	253^rd	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
2022	0.61	744^th	749	0.7%
2023	1.37	742^nd	756	1.9%
2024	0.86	742^nd	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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Franklinton Prep High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	85	61	19	3	168
2022	81	57	28	1	167
2023	73	79	27	15	194

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

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklinton Prep High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$8,332
2023	$7,208

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Integrated Math II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Integrated Math II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Franklinton Prep High School	Public, Charter	9-12	40 Chicago Ave	Columbus	43222	Franklin County	Franklinton Prep High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 653-7135	194	6	32.3		73 (37.6%)	79 (40.7%)	27 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.7%)	3.7	835^th of 864 public high schools	3.4%		4.6	815^th of 867 public high schools	6.0%	20	25.0	11.8	17.6	14.3	1.9		6.3	$7,208
Franklinton High School	Public, Charter	9-12	89 Avondale Ave	Columbus	43222	Franklin County	Franklinton High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 427-1012	114	10	11.5		39 (34.2%)	46 (40.4%)	17 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.6%)	11.7	718^th of 864 public high schools	16.9%		12.7	718^th of 867 public high schools	17.2%		47.1	50.0	29.2	21.2	0.0		17.9	$13,097
Central High School	Public, Charter	9-12	840 W State St	Columbus	43222	Franklin County	Central High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 362-7530	118	3	39.3		35 (29.7%)	69 (58.5%)	8 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.1%)	4	823^rd of 864 public high schools	4.7%		3.5	839^th of 867 public high schools	3.2%	16	36.8	9.1	9.1	18.8	0.0		0.0	$11,522
Flex High School	Public, Charter	9-12	567 W Broad St	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	Flex High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 610-9749	376	8	47.0		175 (46.5%)	98 (26.1%)	61 (16.2%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.6%)	22	662^nd of 864 public high schools	23.4%		7.3	770^th of 867 public high schools	11.2%	108	50.6	60.9	43.9	35.8		7.9	20.8	$8,092
Capital High School	Public, Charter	9-12	640 Harrisburg Pike	Columbus	43223	Franklin County	Capital High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 626-6775	103	4	29.4		57 (55.3%)	40 (38.8%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)								(n/a)								$13,027
Grandview Heights High School	Public	9-12	1587 W 3rd Ave	Columbus	43212	Franklin County	Grandview Heights Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 485-4000	344	27	12.5	7.0%	311 (90.4%)	4 (1.2%)	9 (2.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	88.2	17^th of 864 public high schools	98.0%		82.1	65^th of 867 public high schools	92.5%	48	92.0	97.3	93.3	94.6	80.7		88.9	$19,414
Early College Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	137 E State St	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	Early College Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 298-4742	129	5	28.6	39.5%	6 (4.7%)	96 (74.4%)	26 (20.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.5	838^th of 864 public high schools	3.0%		5	806^th of 867 public high schools	7.0%	32	28.6	25.0	15.8	6.3	0.0		0.0	$7,276
Columbus Downtown High School	Public	11-12	365 S 4th St	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 365-2283	50	32	1.5		22 (44.0%)	14 (28.0%)	7 (14.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.0%)								(n/a)
West High School	Public	9-12	179 S Powell Ave	Columbus	43204	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-5956	837	53	15.7		217 (25.9%)	328 (39.2%)	229 (27.4%)	7 (0.8%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.0%)	6.8	774^th of 864 public high schools	10.4%		7.7	766^th of 867 public high schools	11.6%	8	33.0	31.2	29.1	22.8	3.5		9.1	$15,031
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School	Public	9-12	546 Jack Gibbs Blvd	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(614) 365-6681	718	37	19.4		114 (15.9%)	482 (67.1%)	64 (8.9%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.3%)	23.2	650^th of 864 public high schools	24.8%		19.1	673^rd of 867 public high schools	22.4%	23	51.3	56.1	45.8	53.2	7.7		13.8	$17,075

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklinton Prep High School

How many students attend Franklinton Prep High School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Franklinton Prep High School?

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

Is Franklinton Prep High School a good school?

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

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