High School
Franklin Area High School is located at 246 Pone Lane, Franklin, PA 16323. It had approximately 792 students enrolled for the 2008/2009 school year. (Grades 9-12) In 2010 the school reported 704 pupils enrolled in grades 9 through 12, with 46 teachers.
In 2011, Franklin Area HIgh School declined to Warning status due to lagging student achievement in reading and math. In 2010, the school achieved AYP status, while in 2009, it was in "Warning" status due to low student achievement. In 2010, the science, math and reading scores of 11th grade males significantly lag those of the class of 2011's females.
- 11th Grade Reading:
- 2011 - 57% on grade level (24% below basic). State - 69.1% of 11th graders are on grade level.
- 2010 - 69% (17% below basic). State - 66%
- 2009 - 62% (20% below basic). State - 65%
- 2008 - 70% (9% below basic). State - 65%
- 2007 - 72% (15% below basic). State - 65%
- 11th Grade Math:
- 2011 - 61% on grade level (24% below basic). In Pennsylvania, 60.3% of 11th graders are on grade level.
- 2010 - 56% (25% below basic). State - 59%
- 2009 - 54% (26% below basic). State - 56%.
- 2008 - 57% (21% below basic), State - 56%
- 2007 - 50% (26% below basic), State - 53%
- 11th Grade Science:
- 2011 - 34% on grade level (22% below basic). State - 40% of 11th graders were on grade level.
- 2010 - 34% (19% below basic). State - 39%
- 2009 - 25% (25% below basic). State - 40%
- 2008 - 32% (19% below basic), State - 39%
Franklin Area High School sends some students between 10th and 12th grade to the Venango Technology Center in the mornings for various courses.
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