The Franklin School of Innovation

www.franklinschoolofinnovation.org

Charter School 717 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

The Franklin School of Innovation (FSI) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Asheville, North Carolina, serving students in grades 5 through 12. The school is built upon the EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) model, which prioritizes rigorous academic achievement alongside character development and high-quality student work. By emphasizing interdisciplinary projects and hands-on learning, FSI aims to prepare students to be critical thinkers and engaged citizens who can tackle real-world problems.

Central to the school's philosophy is the "Franklin Way," a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community where students are held to high expectations. The curriculum is designed to be college-preparatory, focusing on collaborative inquiry, personal responsibility, and ethical leadership. By maintaining a smaller school environment, The Franklin School of Innovation emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and encourages students to take ownership of their education, ultimately aiming to cultivate a lifelong love of learning and a sense of stewardship toward their local and global communities.

717

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Franklin School of Innovation
Demographic	Student Count
White	567
Hispanic	73
Black	25
Asian	6
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
567 (79.1%)
Hispanic
73 (10.2%)
Two or More
45 (6.3%)
Black
25 (3.5%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	The Franklin School of Innovation
Phone:	(828)318-8140
Website:	http://www.franklinschoolofinnovation.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 5 78

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 103

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 94

Grade 11 87

Grade 12 67