FRANKLIN H S

franklin.episd.org

2,835 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin High School, located in the Westside area of El Paso, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to preparing students for higher education and professional careers. As one of the district’s larger high schools, Franklin offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized programs designed to challenge students and foster intellectual growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Franklin High School is known for a vibrant extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in student life. The school maintains a strong tradition in athletics, performing arts, and various student organizations, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. With its focus on community engagement and school spirit, the campus serves as a central hub for the local Westside community, emphasizing a culture of achievement and preparing students to become productive members of society.

2,835

Total Students

148.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANKLIN H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	2,364
Black	71
Asian	50
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
2,364 (83.4%)
White
308 (10.9%)
Black
71 (2.5%)
Asian
50 (1.8%)
Two or More
36 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)832-6600
Website:	http://franklin.episd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	148.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 9 750

Grade 10 690

Grade 11 689

Grade 12 706