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Franklin County High School

1100 E Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601Franklin County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
960
Students
Total enrolled
89%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,246
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 9% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 960 students in grades 09–12 in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,246 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
16.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Franklin County High School is a large high in Frankfort, Kentucky, serving grades 09–12 with 960 students. The district invests $14,246 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Franklin County High School

960
Total Students
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
48%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution510 male · 450 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility48%
National avg 52% · 465 students
Student Composition
68%
10%
13%
8%
Asian1%
White68%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black13%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210201000440

Academic Outcomes at Franklin County High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
89%
State avg
93%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,246Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,246
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,268
Student Support$2,707
Administration$1,710
Operations$2,137
Other$1,425
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,246 spent per student, an estimated $6,311 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
39%
State government
47.8%
Local (property tax)
39.4%
Federal programs
12.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 89% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Collins LanePeaks Mill ElementaryBridgeport Elementary SchoolElkhorn Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Elkhorn Middle SchoolBondurant Middle School
↓
High School
Western Hills High SchoolWilliam Cofield High SchoolFuture Forward Education & Career CenterThe Academy
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyFranklin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFranklin County →
Phone: (502)695-6750
NCES ID: 210201000440
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Frankfort seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Franklin County
High
Western Hills High School
817 students · 09–12
45% FRL
Mid
Elkhorn Middle School
737 students · 06–08
60% FRL
Mid
Bondurant Middle School
643 students · 06–08
54% FRL
Elem
Collins Lane
507 students · PK–05
57% FRL
Elem
Peaks Mill Elementary
410 students · 01–05
64% FRL
Elem
Bridgeport Elementary School
399 students · PK–05
67% FRL
Elem
Elkhorn Elementary School
396 students · 01–05
75% FRL
Elem
Hearn Elementary
379 students · 01–05
66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1100 E Main St, Frankfort, KY 40601
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.