Serving 1,504 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Franklin High School's student population of 1,504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
Franklin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
47%
33%
White
22%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Franklin High School is ranked #453 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Franklin High School often compared to?
Franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owings Mills High School, Pikesville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin High School is 86%, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Franklin High School?
1,504 students attend Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Franklin High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin High School offer ?
Franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin High School part of?
Franklin High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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It''s ok but the students are rude and cheat a great amount mainly in math history and English. Overall the students are fine but the staff is amazing and very supportive of the students.
I THINK FRANKLIN HIGH IS A GREAT SCHOOL WITH WONDEFUL ACADEMICS BUT THEY DEFINETLY NEED TO LOOSEN UP ON THEIR CELLPHONE POLICY ....
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