Franklin County High School

960 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin County High School, located at 1100 E. Main St. in Frankfort, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational institution for students in the surrounding community. As part of the Franklin County Public Schools district, the high school is dedicated to preparing its student body for post-secondary success, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration and extracurricular involvement.

The school is situated in the state capital, which often allows it to leverage its proximity to local government and community resources. Beyond the traditional classroom setting, Franklin County High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture, promoting student development through athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs. Its mission centers on providing a rigorous learning environment designed to help students reach their full potential and contribute effectively to society after graduation.

960

Total Students

57.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	648
Hispanic	100
Black	123
Asian	13
Two or More	75
American Indian	1

White
648 (67.5 %)
Black
123 (12.8 %)
Hispanic
100 (10.4 %)
Two or More
75 (7.8 %)
Asian
13 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin County
Phone:	(502)695-6750
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	960
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 9 315

Grade 10 271

Grade 11 193

Grade 12 180

Ungraded 1