Franklin High School

Franklin Township Public School District

www.franklinboe.org

2,220 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin High School, located on Elizabeth Avenue in Somerset, New Jersey, is a large, diverse public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the flagship high school of the Franklin Township Public Schools district, it is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a strong commitment to extracurricular involvement. Franklin High offers a robust array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, fostering an environment that emphasizes school spirit and community engagement. By balancing academic rigor with a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school aims to support the holistic development of its diverse student body while serving as a central hub for the Somerset community.

2,220

Total Students

171.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	872
Black	753
Asian	280
Two or More	61
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
872 (39.4 %)
Black
753 (34.0 %)
Asian
280 (12.6 %)
White
238 (10.7 %)
Two or More
61 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

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:	No
District:	Franklin Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)302-4200
Website:	http://www.franklinboe.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	171.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	905
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	166

* 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 9 531

Grade 10 569

Grade 11 505

Grade 12 547

Ungraded 68