FRANKLIN H S

franklin.episd.org

3,149 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin High School, located in the Westside area of El Paso, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to preparing students for higher education and professional careers. As one of the district’s larger high schools, Franklin offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized programs designed to challenge students and foster intellectual growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Franklin High School is known for a vibrant extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in student life. The school maintains a strong tradition in athletics, performing arts, and various student organizations, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. With its focus on community engagement and school spirit, the campus serves as a central hub for the local Westside community, emphasizing a culture of achievement and preparing students to become productive members of society.

3,149

Total Students

176.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANKLIN H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	2,611
Black	66
Asian	48
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
2,611 (82.9 %)
White
383 (12.2 %)
Black
66 (2.1 %)
Asian
48 (1.5 %)
Two or More
37 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)832-6600
Website:	http://franklin.episd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	176.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 9 858

Grade 10 811

Grade 11 784

Grade 12 696