Serving 719 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Academy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Franklin Academy High School's student population of 719 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin Academy High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Academy High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1173 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
95%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Academy High School's ranking?
Franklin Academy High School is ranked #1173 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Franklin Academy High School often compared to?
Franklin Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salmon River High School, Saranac Lake Senior High School, Tupper Lake Middle-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Academy High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Franklin Academy High School?
719 students attend Franklin Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Franklin Academy High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Academy High School?
Franklin Academy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Academy High School offer ?
Franklin Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Academy High School part of?
Franklin Academy High School is part of Malone Central School District.
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