School overview
At a glance
Reported students
3,438
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
172.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 438 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
487
Franklin Central High School: 3,438 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
19.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Franklin Central High School
Franklin Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Indianapolis. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Franklin Township Com Sch Corp. NCES reports 3,438 students for 2024–25.
Among 438 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 478.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, above the Indiana median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.9%) and Asian (15.8%). English learners represent 14.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Franklin Central High School
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 172.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 8 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.9%
- Hispanic9.5%
- Black13.8%
- Asian15.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
20 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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487 reported students
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476 reported students