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Benjamin Franklin High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12City: LargeCharter

Reported Enrollment

1,034

students

District

Benjamin Franklin High School

County Context Score

21/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

2001 Leon C Simon Drive, New Orleans, LA, 70122

School District

Benjamin Franklin High School

NCES Identifiers

School ID
220029900888
District ID
2200299

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,034 students

School Setting

City: Large

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Benjamin Franklin High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Orleans Parish has 79 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 1 school. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Benjamin Franklin High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Benjamin Franklin High School, Orleans Parish, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
  • Charter status can mean separate application, lottery, or enrollment rules. Confirm eligibility before assuming neighborhood assignment.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Benjamin Franklin High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Benjamin Franklin High School.

School scale

1,034 students

Benjamin Franklin High School reports 1,034 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 25 other high schools in Orleans Parish with enrollment data, 23 report fewer students and 2 report more. The peer median is 579 students.

County peer set

26 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 582 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

1 district schools

Benjamin Franklin High School lists 1 high school in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

0

Middle

0

High

1

Other

0

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Warren Easton Charter High School9–121,112 students
Edna Karr High School9–121,134 students
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy8–12907 students
Eleanor McMain Secondary School8–12864 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Benjamin Franklin High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Benjamin Franklin High School.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Benjamin Franklin High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Benjamin Franklin High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Benjamin Franklin High School with nearby schools?

Benjamin Franklin High School should be compared with 26 high schools in Orleans Parish, plus other schools in Benjamin Franklin High School. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Benjamin Franklin High School?

Before using Benjamin Franklin High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Benjamin Franklin High School.

Part of Benjamin Franklin High School

Benjamin Franklin High School is one of 1 school in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 1,034 students across 1 school.

Schools in District

1

Reported Enrollment

1,034

1 school reporting

Similar Schools

Warren Easton Charter High School

Grades 9–12
1,112 students
RegularProfile

Edna Karr High School

Grades 9–12
1,134 students
RegularProfile

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy

Grades 8–12
907 students
RegularListed only

Eleanor McMain Secondary School

Grades 8–12
864 students
RegularListed only

McDonogh 35 Senior High School

Grades 9–12
859 students
RegularListed only

Orleans Parish Schools

County Context Score

21/100

County-level composite across 79 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor