Franklin Area JSHS

834 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin Area Junior-Senior High School, located at 246 Pone Lane in Franklin, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Franklin Area School District. The school typically enrolls students in grades 7 through 12, providing a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the gap between middle school and college or career readiness. The facility functions as a central community pillar in Venango County, emphasizing a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while preparing students for post-graduation success.

Beyond its core academic programs in subjects like mathematics, science, and the humanities, Franklin Area JSHS is known for fostering a well-rounded student experience through extracurricular involvement. The school supports various athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives that encourage student participation and school spirit. By integrating classroom learning with social and developmental opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a supportive learning community that prepares its youth to become productive members of the local and broader Pennsylvania workforce.

834

Total Students

54.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Area JSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	752
Hispanic	14
Black	14
Asian	6
Two or More	41
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
752 (90.2 %)
Two or More
41 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
14 (1.7 %)
Black
14 (1.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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 Area SD
Phone:	(814)432-2121
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	834
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
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 7 134

Grade 8 154

Grade 9 139

Grade 10 146

Grade 11 130

Grade 12 131