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#776 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 39% in state
Franklin Police and Fire High School
High School · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Phoenix, AZ
A Phoenix Union High School District (4286) high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1645 W MCDOWELL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Franklin Police and Fire High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 48 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Franklin Police and Fire High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,833
Median home value
$447,000
Median rent
$1,079/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Arts InstituteCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| City View High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Metro Tech High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,817 | Compare → |
| Linda Abril Educational AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 10–12 | 1.3 mi | 257 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Police and Fire High School is listed in Phoenix Union High School District (4286); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Police and Fire High School
Franklin Police and Fire High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286), serving approximately 324 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Police and Fire High School
What grades does Franklin Police and Fire High School serve?
Franklin Police and Fire High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Franklin Police and Fire High School?
Franklin Police and Fire High School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Police and Fire High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Police and Fire High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Police and Fire High School rank in AZ?
Franklin Police and Fire High School ranks #776 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Franklin Police and Fire High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Police and Fire High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Franklin Police and Fire High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Police and Fire High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Franklin Police and Fire High School a charter school?
No, Franklin Police and Fire High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Police and Fire High School a Title I school?
No, Franklin Police and Fire High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (602) 764-0200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 85007)
- 13,555
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85007; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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