Franklin High School

Franklin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3013 S Mount Baker Blvd,  Seattle, WA
Mt Baker Neighborhood
Seattle Public Schools
3.6
5.0
1,281 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Andrew O'connell
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
590
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
30.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
3
Equity
4
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
25.5%
State Average
41.7%
Science
43.5%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
247:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
48.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
33%
Black
27.6%
Hispanic
17.4%
White
13.6%
Two or more races
7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Niche Standout HS in Washington
#25 Most Diverse Public HS in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 570 Students
Seattle University 319 Students
Washington State University 180 Students
Western Washington University 170 Students
University of Washington - Bothell 167 Students
Seattle Pacific University 157 Students
Seattle Central College 121 Students
Central Washington University 103 Students
University of Oregon 84 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 116 Students
Computer Science 112 Students
Nursing 86 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 57 Students
Biology 46 Students
Sociology 33 Students
Environmental Science 28 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 304 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/31/2024
My experience with Franklin High school has been okay there has definitely been some highs and lows for me personally. There were times that I felt a lot of support by teachers, and sometimes were I felt like I had none at all. There's a lot of diversity at the school not so much for the admin or teachers but student wise, very diverse. School is fun at certain times and it definitely teaches you responsibility, self discipline, self confidence, and independence.
2.0 Senior
11/24/2023
It was not a good or bad experience. Going to Franklin after covid had change the school a lot. And it was not what it was like before. The environment and student culture was more involved. There was better support for the students and staff. I hope it can get back to what it was before.
5.0 Senior
8/16/2023
All the teachers are helpful and they all are very nice to. If you miss one day they will send you an email what you missed
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5.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/7/2015
We were worried that our teen, coming from a small private school, would have difficulties at such a large, diverse high school. Franklin High was the best choice we ever could have made. Our teen is getting more from the experience at Franklin than we ever dreamed. The kids are great, welcoming, to...
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5.0 student
6/5/2013
Franklin High School is really amazing, the teachers are really nice, and I have learned so, much here. It's not a perfect school but it's really wonderful.
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5.0 student
3/21/2012
Franklin has been an amazing experience. I can't sit back and read all the reviews written by angry students who do not take full advantage of Franklin's opportunities and do nothing about it. As a very involved senior in FHS, I can honestly say that I have liked if not loved every second at this sc...
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5.0 student
3/21/2012
Franklin is an excellent student. I am currently a senior at Franklin, and I love it. It is such a unique school because of the diversity of the student body, the amazing spirit that the students have, and the sense of family you feel when at the school. Many complain about freshman year and not bei...
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