Franklin High

12000 Reisterstown Rd
Reisterstown, MD 21136

franklinhs.bcps.org

1,504 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin High School, located in Reisterstown, Maryland, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in Baltimore County. As part of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system, the school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in higher education and the workforce. The school offers a diverse curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective programs, aimed at fostering both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement among its student body.

Beyond academics, Franklin High is known for its active school community, which emphasizes student involvement in athletics, the arts, and numerous clubs and organizations. The school’s location on Reisterstown Road serves as a central hub for the local community, and it maintains a strong focus on cultivating school spirit and fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. Through its combination of academic programming and community-focused initiatives, Franklin High continues to serve as an integral educational institution within the Reisterstown area.

1,504

Total Students

86.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin High
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	263
Black	703
Asian	120
Two or More	76
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
703 (46.7 %)
White
336 (22.3 %)
Hispanic
263 (17.5 %)
Asian
120 (8.0 %)
Two or More
76 (5.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(443)809-7038
Website:	http://franklinhs.bcps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	647
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 9 409

Grade 10 394

Grade 11 304

Grade 12 397