Franklinton High School

Washington Parish
1 Demon Circle
Franklinton, LA 70438
732 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Franklinton High School, located at 1 Demon Circle in Franklinton, Louisiana, serves as a central educational hub for the Washington Parish School District. As the home of the "Demons," the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for fostering a spirit of pride among its students and staff. The campus provides a comprehensive secondary education experience, balancing a standard academic curriculum with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Franklinton High School plays a significant role in the cultural life of the town. The school’s athletic programs, in particular, serve as a major focal point for community engagement and local support. By emphasizing character development alongside classroom instruction, the school strives to provide a supportive environment that encourages students to develop the skills and leadership qualities necessary to contribute positively to both the local Franklinton area and the broader state of Louisiana.
732
Total Students
44.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    429 (58.6 %)
  • Black
    229 (31.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    8 (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: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Washington Parish
Phone: (985)839-6781
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 363
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52

* 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 9 195
Grade 10 191
Grade 11 178
Grade 12 168
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pine School
Washington Parish
786 Students
28315 Highway 424
Franklinton, LA 70438 (7.9 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th