Excellent
#70 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 5% in state
Benjamin Franklin High School
High School · Benjamin Franklin High School · New Orleans, LA
A charter high school in New Orleans, LA where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2001 Leon C Simon Drive, New Orleans, LA 70122
- Math 93% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 99% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Franklin High School score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 96% across the 9-year record (2017–2025).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 99% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Benjamin Franklin 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,613
Median home value
$274,700
Median rent
$1,196/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| The Net 2 Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | 8–12 | 0.9 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 877 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Benjamin Franklin High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,923NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Benjamin Franklin High School is listed in Benjamin Franklin High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Franklin High School
Benjamin Franklin High School is a public high school in New Orleans, LA, part of Benjamin Franklin High School, serving approximately 1,056 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Franklin High School
What grades does Benjamin Franklin High School serve?
Benjamin Franklin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Benjamin Franklin High School?
Benjamin Franklin High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,056 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Franklin High School rank in LA?
Benjamin Franklin High School ranks #70 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Benjamin Franklin High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Franklin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Benjamin Franklin High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Franklin High School has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 99% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Benjamin Franklin High School a charter school?
Yes, Benjamin Franklin High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Benjamin Franklin High School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Franklin High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Franklin High School?
31.7% of students at Benjamin Franklin High School 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
- 1,056
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (504) 286-2600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70122)
- 35,318
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70122; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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