Franklin High School is a public high school located in Reisterstown, Maryland, United States, an old historic town in the now northwestern suburbs of the modern City of Baltimore in Baltimore County, Maryland. It is in the Baltimore County 51±¬ÁÏs system.
Serving 1,493 students in grades 9-12, Franklin High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin High School's student population of 1,493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1820
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Franklin High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#453 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
23%
23%
Black
44%
33%
White
21%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin High School's ranking?
Franklin High School is ranked #453 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Franklin High School often compared to?
Franklin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owings Mills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin High School is 86%, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Franklin High School?
1,493 students attend Franklin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Franklin High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin High School?
Franklin High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franklin High School offer ?
Franklin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin High School part of?
Franklin High School is part of Baltimore County School District.
School Reviews
3 9/22/2021
It''s ok but the students are rude and cheat a great amount mainly in math history and English. Overall the students are fine but the staff is amazing and very supportive of the students.
5 12/21/2011
I THINK FRANKLIN HIGH IS A GREAT SCHOOL WITH WONDEFUL ACADEMICS BUT THEY DEFINETLY NEED TO LOOSEN UP ON THEIR CELLPHONE POLICY ....
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