Franklinton High School

Summary:

Franklinton High School is a public charter high school in Columbus, Ohio, serving 114 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of African American (40.35%) and Hispanic (14.91%) students, which sets it apart from the nearby Columbus Downtown High School and Fort Hayes Career Center.

Despite its diversity, Franklinton High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Ohio high schools, with a statewide ranking of 718 out of 867 in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's low performance is evident in its fluctuating graduation rates, which ranged from 57.6% in 2021-2022 to 75.0% in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the state average of 84.5%. Additionally, Franklinton High School has had extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 88.1% in the 2021-2022 school year, far exceeding the state average of 16.1%.

Academically, Franklinton High School's students perform significantly below the state average on Ohio State Tests across all subject areas, including English II, where only 21.2% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 61.4%. However, the school's African American students perform better relative to the state average compared to the school's overall performance, suggesting potential opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Franklinton High School, which is part of the Columbus City Schools District.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

89 Avondale Ave
Columbus, OH 43222

(614) 427-1012

District: Franklinton High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
718^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 114

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.4%

White:

34.2%

Hispanic:

14.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Franklinton High School ranks worse than 83.1% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Franklinton 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 High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklinton High School 718^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Franklinton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Franklinton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklinton High School 688^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Franklinton High School

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Rank History for all students at Franklinton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	8.65	724^th	819	11.6%
2022	8.73	737^th	836	11.8%
2023	12.71	718^th	867	17.2%
2024	11.70	718^th	864	16.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklinton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2021	13.62	660^th	763	13.5%
2022	11.02	689^th	773	10.9%
2023	20.50	645^th	805	19.9%
2024	16.91	676^th	822	17.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Franklinton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	10.08	694^th	794	12.6%
2023	10.20	705^th	813	13.3%
2024	13.50	683^rd	798	14.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Franklinton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	8.18	716^th	808	11.4%
2023	24.63	637^th	819	22.2%
2024	9.55	707^th	816	13.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Franklinton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	20.20	247^th	306	19.3%
2023	51.39	137^th	323	57.6%
2024	31.12	210^th	318	34.0%

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Rank History for White students at Franklinton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2022	9.46	674^th	749	10.0%
2023	7.15	698^th	756	7.7%
2024	30.91	566^th	754	24.9%

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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 High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	63	46	16	0	14	139
2022	63	72	28	1	18	182
2023	39	46	17	1	11	114

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	139	6.6	20.9	n/a
2022	182	10.4	17.4	n/a
2023	114	9.8	11.5	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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	139	6.6	20.9	n/a
2022	182	10.4	17.4	n/a
2023	114	9.8	11.5	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 High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$11,268
2023	$13,097

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 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
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
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
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)
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
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
Fort Hayes Career Center	Public	10-12	546 Jack Gibbs Blvd	Columbus	43215	Franklin County	Columbus City Schools District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(614) 365-6681	117	29	4.0		63 (53.8%)	35 (29.9%)	14 (12.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklinton High School

Is Franklinton High School a good school?

Franklinton High School ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Ohio high schools.

How many students attend Franklinton High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 114 students attended Franklinton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Franklinton High School?

Students at Franklinton High School are 40% African American, 34% White, 15% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

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