Franklin County High School

990 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin County High School, located at 1100 E. Main St. in Frankfort, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational institution for students in the surrounding community. As part of the Franklin County Public Schools district, the high school is dedicated to preparing its student body for post-secondary success, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration and extracurricular involvement.

The school is situated in the state capital, which often allows it to leverage its proximity to local government and community resources. Beyond the traditional classroom setting, Franklin County High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture, promoting student development through athletics, arts, and career-readiness programs. Its mission centers on providing a rigorous learning environment designed to help students reach their full potential and contribute effectively to society after graduation.

990

Total Students

54.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	631
Hispanic	125
Black	136
Asian	14
Two or More	82
American Indian	2

White
631 (63.7%)
Black
136 (13.7%)
Hispanic
125 (12.6%)
Two or More
82 (8.3%)
Asian
14 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin County
Phone:	(502)695-6750
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	990
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 9 294

Grade 10 239

Grade 11 221

Grade 12 234

Ungraded 2