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#3892 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 41% in state

Franklin High

High School · Elk Grove Unified · Elk Grove, CA

An Elk Grove Unified high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6400 Whitelock Pkwy., Elk Grove, CA 95757

  • Math 41% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+13.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation30.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.7:1
District spending per student$15,966
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Students at Franklin High score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 47% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin High 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 Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,427/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Grove), 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

$133,443

Median home value

$648,100

Median rent

$2,470/mo

College educated

41.5%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
30.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elk Grove CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.07–120.4 mi286Compare →
World Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.7 mi6Compare →
Jerusalem Arise Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.0 mi14Compare →
Pleasant Grove HighEnrollment path unverified7.99–12Not available2,512Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Elk Grove Unified

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#30 of 67
District spending per student
$15,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franklin High is listed in Elk Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklin High

Franklin High is a public high school in Elk Grove, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 2,659 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,892 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin High

What grades does Franklin High serve?

Franklin High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Franklin High?

Franklin High has an enrollment of approximately 2,659 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin High rank in CA?

Franklin High ranks #3,892 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Franklin High's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Franklin High a charter school?

No, Franklin High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin High a Title I school?

No, Franklin High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin High?

30.5% of students at Franklin High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,659
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 95757)
54,535
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
38.2
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 95757; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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