School Overview
Franklin Academy, located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, which is rooted in a classical education philosophy. By emphasizing core subjects, critical thinking, and character development, Franklin Academy aims to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. The campus serves as a K-12 community, fostering a cohesive culture that allows students to grow within the same institutional framework throughout their entire primary and secondary education.

Beyond its academic focus, Franklin Academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between parents, students, and faculty. The school operates with a structure that encourages personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity, often maintaining high standards for student conduct and achievement. As a public charter school, it adheres to North Carolina state standards while utilizing its charter flexibility to offer a specialized, focused curriculum that distinguishes it from traditional district-run schools in the area.
1,660
Total Students
124.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Academy
Demographic Student Count
White1,263
Hispanic96
Black117
Asian91
Two or More90
American Indian3
  • White
    1,263 (76.1%)
  • Black
    117 (7.0%)
  • Hispanic
    96 (5.8%)
  • Asian
    91 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    90 (5.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Franklin Academy
Phone: (919)570-8262
Website: http://www.franklinacademy.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 124.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 120
Grade 1 122
Grade 2 120
Grade 3 122
Grade 4 124
Grade 5 126
Grade 6 132
Grade 7 135
Grade 8 131
Grade 9 140
Grade 10 139
Grade 11 133
Grade 12 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten120
Grade 1122
Grade 2120
Grade 3122
Grade 4124
Grade 5126
Grade 6132
Grade 7135
Grade 8131
Grade 9140
Grade 10139
Grade 11133
Grade 12116
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female82149.5%
Male83950.5%