About Franklin High School

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Franklin's Mission

Franklin High School engages each and every student with instruction based on both tradition and innovation that broadens and deepens knowledge, increases skills, and inspires confidence. Providing a diverse and supportive environment, our educators, families and community prepare our students for a strong future and appreciation for lifelong learning and service.

Franklin's Vision

FRANKLIN STRONG

Tradition ~ Community ~ Future

 

Franklin Administration                                

• Principal: Dr. Zulema Naegele

• Vice Principal: Amy Gervais
• Vice Principal: Robyn Griffiths
• Vice Principal: Alfredo Quintero
• Business Manager: Sonya Harvey

Full staff list here

Faculty

• Student-faculty ratio: 20:1

• Teachers holding a master’s degree or higher: 79%
• Teachers who are “highly qualified” under the NCLB: 100%

Franklin Facts

• Founded in 1915; built in 1917

• 12 additional acres of campus were purchased by students in 1924

Special Programs and Classes

• Law and public policy program
• Advanced Scholar Program
• World Language Institute
• Chinese Flagship program
• Ninth grade academies (English, Math, Science)
• Advanced Placement (18 classes in 5 subjects)
• Honors credit by arrangement
• Art and Performing Arts
• Industrial Arts classes (welding and woods in freestanding shop)
• Other electives include Culinary Arts, Medical Terminology and Psychology
• PCC credits available for some classes

See Academics for current course catalogue

Athletics

• FHS Athletics information
• Member of 6A OSAA classification
• Team name: Lightning

Franklin's Fight Song

Feeder Schools

 The schools listed below feed or may feed into Franklin:

• Atkinson
• Bridger
• Creston
• Glencoe
• Lane
• Lent
• Kellogg
• Marysville
• Mt. Tabor
• Sunnyside

Namesake

Named for Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), printer, author, scientist, inventor, musician, revolutionary, Founding Father, ambassador.  "Genius without education is like silver in the mine." (Ben Franklin)