Franklin Heights High School

1,338 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin Heights High School is a public secondary school located in the Westland area of Columbus, Ohio, serving students within the South-Western City School District. As one of the district’s comprehensive high schools, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for advanced coursework, such as Advanced Placement (AP) classes and career-technical programs. The school aims to prepare students for post-secondary success by fostering a learning environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth.

Beyond the classroom, Franklin Heights is known for its active school community, which offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, student organizations, and performing arts programs. The school takes pride in its "Golden Falcon" mascot and maintains a strong focus on school spirit and student engagement. By providing these diverse opportunities, Franklin Heights strives to create a supportive culture where students from various backgrounds can explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a strong foundation for their future careers or higher education.

1,338

Total Students

68.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Heights High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	317
Black	354
Asian	27
Two or More	78
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
559 (41.8 %)
Black
354 (26.5 %)
Hispanic
317 (23.7 %)
Two or More
78 (5.8 %)
Asian
27 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	South-Western City
Phone:	(614)801-3200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	844
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	149

* 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 9 460

Grade 10 321

Grade 11 285

Grade 12 272