Franklin Monroe High School

281 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin Monroe High School, located in Arcanum, Ohio, serves as a central educational pillar for the rural Darke County community. As a relatively small school, it fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty. The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, balancing a standard academic curriculum with opportunities for extracurricular involvement in sports, arts, and student organizations, which are vital to the school’s spirited community culture.

In addition to its core academic programs, Franklin Monroe emphasizes the importance of community connection and civic responsibility. The school is known for its "Jets" mascot and a deeply ingrained tradition of local pride, which helps create a supportive atmosphere for its student body. By focusing on small-class dynamics and a well-rounded educational experience, Franklin Monroe aims to equip its students with the essential skills and values necessary to succeed in higher education or the workforce, all while maintaining the unique identity of a small-town Ohio institution.

281

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin Monroe High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	7

White
265 (94.3%)
Two or More
7 (2.5%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)
Hispanic
2 (0.7%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

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 Monroe Local
Phone:	(937)947-1207
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 38

Grade 8 37

Grade 9 59

Grade 10 68

Grade 11 44

Grade 12 35