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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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FTC Robotics Championship

2 TEAMS WILL ADVANCE TO
FIRST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
IN HOUSTON, TEXAS FROM APRIL 16 - 19, 2025

SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025
7AM - 5PM

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
MAIN GYM
820 N AVE 54
LOS ANGELES, CA 90042

Calendar

Feb 18

Prom Ticket Sales

Time: 1:03 AM – 1:38 PM
Location: student store

Feb 19

Prom Ticket Sales

Time: 1:03 AM – 1:38 PM
Location: student store

Middle School ICA Testing (MATH)

Time: 11 AM – 12 PM

Feb 20

Prom Ticket Sales

Time: 1:03 AM – 1:38 PM
Location: student store

Feb 21

Prom Ticket Sales

Time: 1:03 AM – 1:38 PM
Location: student store

PTSA Movie Night

Time: 5 PM
Location: Franklin High School

Feb 24

Coffee with the Principal

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

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.