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#767 of 1,226 schools in OR
Franklin High School
High School · Portland Sd 1j · Portland, OR
A Portland Sd 1j high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5405 SE Woodward St, Portland, OR 97206
- Math 17% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Franklin High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 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. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 100Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$94,233
Median home value
$480,500
Median rent
$1,693/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Scott Park Center for LearningPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Cleveland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,472 | Compare → |
| Benson Polytechnic High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 818 | Compare → |
| Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 845 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #76 of 85
- District spending per student
- $20,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin High School is listed in Portland SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin High School
Franklin High School is a public high school in Portland, OR, part of Portland Sd 1j, serving approximately 1,811 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #767 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin High School
What grades does Franklin High School serve?
Franklin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,811 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin High School rank in OR?
Franklin High School ranks #767 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Franklin High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin High School a charter school?
No, Franklin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin High School a Title I school?
No, Franklin High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin High School?
41.2% of students at 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
- 1,811
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.8%
- Phone
- (503) 916-5140
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97206)
- 50,258
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97206; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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