Franklin Central High School

6215 S Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46259

3,438 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin Central High School, located in the southeastern suburbs of Indianapolis, is a large public secondary school serving the Franklin Township community. As part of the Metropolitan School District of Franklin Township, the school is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career and technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Franklin Central is widely recognized for its strong culture of school spirit and a robust extracurricular program. The school fields highly competitive athletic teams, known as the "Flashes," and boasts an award-winning performing arts department, particularly its nationally acclaimed marching band and choral programs. With a focus on fostering both academic excellence and student involvement, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing a "family" atmosphere despite its large student population.

3,438

Total Students

172.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,886
Hispanic	325
Black	475
Asian	544
Two or More	197
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,886 (54.9%)
Asian
544 (15.8%)
Black
475 (13.8%)
Hispanic
325 (9.5%)
Two or More
197 (5.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.1%)

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 Township Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(317)862-6646
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	172.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	269

* 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 9 870

Grade 10 899

Grade 11 858

Grade 12 796

Ungraded 15