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Once a Panther, Always a Panther.

Franklin HS Schools and Programs

  • Franklin Dual Language Academy
  • Franklin HS Panthers Athletics
  • Franklin High School
  • Franklin High School School for Advanced Studies
  • Franklink STEM Magnet

News & Announcements

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FREE Back-to-School Resource Fair

Dr. Rocio Rivas, LAUSD Board Member for District 2, is hosting a FREE Back-to-School Resource Fair on Friday, August 9th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Union Avenue Elementary School.
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Important Upcoming Dates + Forms

We are eager to welcome you to Panther Kick Off Day. Please scroll down to access required forms both in English and Spanish.
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Calendar

Aug 13

Pupil Free Day (NO SCHOOL)

Aug 14

First Instructional Day

Aug 15

Fire Drill Evacuation Drill

Time: 10:25 AM – 10:48 AM

Aug 18

Iready BOY ELA 1 & 2

Aug 19

Iready BOY Math 1 & 2

Fall Sports Parent Meeting

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: Auditorium

Mandatory Fall Sports Meetings

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

Sep 1

Labor Day

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 25

Christmas

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At A Glance

  • 1,340 Enrolled Students
  • 37 Advanced Placement and Honors courses available
  • 31 Students Received the California Department of Education--Seal of Biliteracy
  • California Department of Education--Gold Ribbon School
  • Franklin STEM Magnet: 2024 Magnet Schools of America--School of Excellence
  • Franklin Dual Language Magnet: 2024 Magnet Schools of America--School of Distinction
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About Us

Benjamin Franklin Senior High School was established in Highland Park in 1916 and has been the heart of the community for over 100 years. The school opened with 225 students and 115 faculty members at what is presently Monte Vista Elementary. As the school grew, a new location was opened in 1960 where Franklin is currently located. Currently, Benjamin Franklin High School and Dual Language Middle School has a student body of 1,403 students. The school also boasts a highly-active alumni community, with many multi-generational students currently enrolled.
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Our Mission

Franklin students will:

- Possess socially conscious perspectives and digital citizenship to contend with our rapidly changing global society.
- Contribute positively to a culturally and diverse community.
- Exhibit creative and critical thinking through thoughtful explanation, interpretation, application, perspective, empathy and self-knowledge.
- Communicate effectively and confidently in collaborating with others.
Explore, define and solve complex problems and apply them to real-life situations.