Benjamin Franklin High School

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355)

18864 E Germann Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142

www.bfcsaz.com/bfhschargers

Charter School 1,324 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Benjamin Franklin High School (BFHS), located in Queen Creek, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school that places a strong emphasis on a rigorous, traditional academic curriculum. Known for its structured learning environment, the school focuses on college preparatory coursework, character development, and a "back-to-basics" approach to education. By fostering high expectations for both academics and personal conduct, BFHS aims to prepare students for success in higher education and their future professional lives through a challenging and comprehensive educational program.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant community culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The campus is designed to support a close-knit environment where faculty and staff are committed to the academic and personal growth of each student. As part of the Benjamin Franklin Charter School network, the high school benefits from a cohesive educational philosophy that spans from early grades through graduation, ensuring a consistent focus on patriotism, moral character, and excellence in scholarship.

1,324

Total Students

66.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Franklin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	939
Hispanic	237
Black	22
Asian	48
Two or More	66
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

White
939 (70.9%)
Hispanic
237 (17.9%)
Two or More
66 (5.0%)
Asian
48 (3.6%)
Black
22 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek (4355)
Phone:	(480)558-1197
Website:	http://www.bfcsaz.com/bfhschargers
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7 254

Grade 8 259

Grade 9 232

Grade 10 221

Grade 11 192

Grade 12 166