What grades does Benjamin Franklin Senior High serve?

Benjamin Franklin Senior High operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Los Angeles area.

Where is Benjamin Franklin Senior High located?

Benjamin Franklin Senior High is a urban school in Los Angeles, CA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Franklin Senior High is 18.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Los Angeles, CA?

Schools in Los Angeles include Benjamin Franklin Senior High and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Los Angeles area.

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Benjamin Franklin Senior High — School Calendar 2026-27

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Los Angeles, CA 90042

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School Profile

Grades

6–12

Enrollment

1,350

Student:Teacher

18.2:1

Locale

Urban

District

Los Angeles Unified

Econ. Disadvantaged

86.0%

Phone

(323)550-2000

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

65%

77th percentile in CA

Math Proficiency

38%

63th percentile in CA

Graduation Rate

87%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

20 courses offered

512 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

215 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

492 test takers

Athletics

3 sports, 15 teams

642 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.2:1

Near average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

3,420

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

99% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,687

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$12,374

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$34,657

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 19%State 55%Local 26%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$954,296

-0.8% 1yr+29.0% 5yr

Los Angeles, CA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.8%

Below 150% poverty line

7.0%

Unemployment rate

9.0%

Uninsured residents

20.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

84,937

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

77,642

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

29,161 (38%)

Autism

19,662 (25%)

Other Health Impairment

11,495 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

10,147 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

3,332 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

1,065 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,284

Current enrollment

Stable(-9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 12, 2026

First Day of School

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Wed, Aug 12, 2026

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Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Admission Day Observed

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Admission Day Observed	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Cesar E. Chavez Birthday	Holiday	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Cesar E. Chavez Birthday	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Franklin Senior High

Benjamin Franklin Senior High has a total enrollment of 1,350 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Los Angeles, CA.