Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School

246 Pone Lane
Franklin, PA 16323
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 942 students in grades 6-12, Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 942 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School's student population of 942 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
942 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers

School Rankings

Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1962 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
38%
51%
55%
39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
2%
14%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Franklin Area School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School's ranking?
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School is ranked #1962 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School often compared to?
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oil City Sr. High School, Cranberry Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School?
942 students attend Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School?
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School offer ?
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School part of?
Franklin Area Jr. Sr. High School is part of Franklin Area School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 942 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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