FRANKLIN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Franklin Central High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Franklin Township Com Sch Corp school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 2,726 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 129 teachers, Franklin Central High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Franklin Central High School, located in the southeastern suburbs of Indianapolis, is a large public secondary school serving the Franklin Township community. As part of the Metropolitan School District of Franklin Township, the school is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.
Beyond the classroom, Franklin Central is widely recognized for its strong culture of school spirit and a robust extracurricular program. The school fields highly competitive athletic teams, known as the "Flashes," and boasts an award-winning performing arts department, particularly its nationally acclaimed marching band and choral programs. With a focus on fostering both academic excellence and student involvement, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing a "family" atmosphere despite its large student population.
For more information, contact Franklin Central High School at (317) 862-6646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indianapolis, IN 46259-9697
(317) 862-6646
FRANKLIN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Indianapolis, IN with about 2,726 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
- Total Students:
- 2,726
- Teachers:
- 129.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,726 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANKLIN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.0%
- Black or African American
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.0%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.