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Benjamin Franklin High School

Louisiana · Public School District
1
Schools
1,034
Students
$12,104
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
33.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
99.5%
Graduation Rate
+13.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Benjamin Franklin High School is a public school district in Louisiana serving 1,034 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 99.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,104 is below the national average for a US public school district. 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (1)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Benjamin Franklin High SchoolCharter09–121,034
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,104-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
60%
State
28.0%
Local (property tax)
60.4%
Federal
11.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (60%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
1,034
Students
33%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.5%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateLouisiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.5% graduation rate — 13.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,104, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Benjamin Franklin High School?
Benjamin Franklin High School has 1 public school, serving a total of 1,034 students.
What is the graduation rate for Benjamin Franklin High School?
The graduation rate is 99.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Benjamin Franklin High School spend per student?
Benjamin Franklin High School spends $12,104 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Benjamin Franklin High School?
33% of students in Benjamin Franklin High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Benjamin Franklin High School?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Benjamin Franklin High School is a charter school.
What grade levels does Benjamin Franklin High School serve?
Benjamin Franklin High School serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Benjamin Franklin High School?
The median opportunity score across schools in Benjamin Franklin High School is 58/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.