Franklin Central High School

6215 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259

3,319 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

3,319

Total Students

158.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2,057
Hispanic	284
Black	411
Asian	366
Two or More	188
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

White
2,057 (62.0 %)
Black
411 (12.4 %)
Asian
366 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
284 (8.6 %)
Two or More
188 (5.7 %)
American Indian
11 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(317)862-6646
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	158.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	269

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 889

Grade 10 863

Grade 11 823

Grade 12 723

Ungraded 21