Franklin-Simpson High School

817 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin-Simpson High School, located in Franklin, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for Simpson County. As a key component of the local school district, the high school is committed to fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and career readiness for its diverse student body. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to student organizations, all designed to prepare students for life after graduation.

Beyond its academic programming, Franklin-Simpson High School plays a central role in the community by promoting a culture of school spirit and civic engagement. The faculty and administration focus on creating a supportive learning environment that encourages students to excel both in the classroom and in their personal endeavors. Through its emphasis on tradition and forward-looking educational practices, the school strives to empower its graduates to become productive, responsible members of society who are well-equipped for the challenges of college and the modern workforce.

817

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin-Simpson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	620
Hispanic	52
Black	89
Asian	9
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
620 (75.9 %)
Black
89 (10.9 %)
Hispanic
52 (6.4 %)
Two or More
46 (5.6 %)
Asian
9 (1.1 %)
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:	Simpson County
Phone:	(270)586-3273
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	817
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 9 250

Grade 10 199

Grade 11 202

Grade 12 163

Ungraded 3