Marion-Franklin High School

473 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Marion-Franklin High School is a public secondary school located in Columbus, Ohio, serving students within the Columbus City Schools district. As part of the district's broader mission, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school is known for its deep roots in the local community and its commitment to fostering an environment where students can balance academic growth with extracurricular engagement.

Beyond the classroom, Marion-Franklin High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations. By providing a structured environment and leveraging district resources, the school aims to address the diverse needs of its student body while working to improve graduation rates and academic performance. As a key institution on the south side of Columbus, Marion-Franklin continues to be a focal point for student life, community pride, and educational development within the regional public school system.

473

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion-Franklin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	47
Black	239
Asian	4
Two or More	40
American Indian	3

Black
239 (50.5 %)
White
140 (29.6 %)
Hispanic
47 (9.9 %)
Two or More
40 (8.5 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5432
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 226

Grade 10 115

Grade 11 72

Grade 12 60