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High Schools

Franklin Area JSHS

Franklin Area SD · Venango County · 246 Pone Lane, Franklin, PA 16323.0

(814)432-2121

6/10
#263
Rank 263 out of 625
Top 42%
English Language Arts6/10 · #252 · 60th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #271 · 57th percentile
Science6/10 · #276 · 55th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Franklin Area JSHS sits in the small city of Franklin, a riverfront community in Venango County where the Allegheny and French Creek meet — the kind of place where locals take real pride in their schools and everyone knows their neighbors. The school holds its own academically, landing solidly in the middle tier statewide, which is a respectable showing for a rural district that serves a tight-knit community rather than a wealthy suburban corridor. Families who value a smaller, more personal school environment where kids aren't just a number — and who appreciate the slower pace and outdoor character of northwestern Pennsylvania — will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

373 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
335 (90%)
Multiple Races
24 (6%)
Hispanic
7 (2%)
African American
6 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (0%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged187 (50%)
Students with Disabilities118 (32%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

942
Enrollment
65.5
Teachers (FTE)
14.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

93%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

3
AP Courses
offered
1%
AP Participation
of students
8
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #480 · 28th percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found