BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HS-FIN INFO TECH

207-01 116TH AVE
CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY 11411

www.franklin.fit

360 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin High School (often referred to as the Benjamin Franklin High School for Finance and Information Technology) is located in Cambria Heights, Queens. It is a specialized public high school that focuses on preparing students for careers in the modern global economy by integrating rigorous academic coursework with specialized training in financial literacy, business principles, and information technology.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide students with practical, real-world skills, including data analysis, software proficiency, and financial management, often bolstered by partnerships with industry professionals. By combining core high school requirements with career-focused electives, the institution aims to create a pathway for students to pursue higher education in business or enter the technology and finance sectors directly upon graduation.

360

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HS-FIN INFO TECH
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	64
Black	221
Asian	43
Two or More	5
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	5

Black
221 (61.4 %)
Hispanic
64 (17.8 %)
Asian
43 (11.9 %)
American Indian
16 (4.4 %)
White
6 (1.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.4 %)

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:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
Phone:	(718)276-0150
Website:	http://www.franklin.fit
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 96

Grade 10 79

Grade 11 105

Grade 12 79

Ungraded 1