Franklin Senior High School

St. Mary Parish
1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
297 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Franklin Senior High School, located at 1401 Cynthia Street in Franklin, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the local St. Mary Parish community. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct workforce entry. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and personal development.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a cornerstone of the Franklin community, often fostering a strong sense of school spirit through its athletic programs, clubs, and various student organizations. By focusing on both intellectual growth and the development of well-rounded character, Franklin Senior High aims to equip its student body with the essential skills, leadership qualities, and social awareness needed to navigate their futures effectively.
297
Total Students
18.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    222 (74.7 %)
  • White
    42 (14.1 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (5.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (4.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: N/A
District: St. Mary Parish
Phone: (337)828-0143
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 268
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 73
Grade 10 80
Grade 11 68
Grade 12 76
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West St. Mary High School
St. Mary Parish
342 Students
18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514 (5.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th