FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY CTR.

www.joplinschools.org

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin Technology Center (FTC), located in Joplin, Missouri, serves as a specialized career and technical education (CTE) hub within the Joplin Schools district. The institution is designed to provide high school students and adult learners with hands-on training in high-demand trade and technical fields. By bridging the gap between traditional classroom instruction and real-world industrial application, FTC plays a vital role in preparing the regional workforce for careers in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, construction, automotive technology, and information technology.

Beyond its core technical curriculum, Franklin Technology Center emphasizes professional development and industry-recognized certifications, allowing students to gain a competitive edge before entering the job market. The center serves as a collaborative partner with local businesses and community leaders to ensure that its training programs align with current economic needs. Through its combination of vocational education and community outreach, FTC functions as an essential resource for both personal career advancement and the economic growth of the Joplin area.

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Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	JOPLIN SCHOOLS
Phone:	(417)625-5260
Website:	http://www.joplinschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

9th

10th

11th

12th