Excellent
#216 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 7% in state
Frankfort High School
High School · Frankfort-elberta Area Schools · Frankfort, MI
A Frankfort-elberta Area Schools high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
534 11TH ST, Frankfort, MI 49635
- Math 50% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 60% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Frankfort High School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Frankfort 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Average539/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,875
Median home value
$332,300
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Frankfort-elberta Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frankfort High School is listed in Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frankfort High School
Frankfort High School is a public high school in Frankfort, MI, part of Frankfort-elberta Area Schools, serving approximately 250 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frankfort High School
What grades does Frankfort High School serve?
Frankfort High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Frankfort High School?
Frankfort High School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankfort High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankfort High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frankfort High School rank in MI?
Frankfort High School ranks #216 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Frankfort High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frankfort High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Frankfort High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frankfort High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Frankfort High School a charter school?
No, Frankfort High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frankfort High School a Title I school?
No, Frankfort High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frankfort High School?
51.6% of students at Frankfort 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Benzie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (231) 352-4781
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49635)
- 3,367
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 60.9
Official sources & links
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 49635; 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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