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  • Franklin High School School for Advanced Studies
  • Franklink STEM Magnet

News & Announcements

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We Are One

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Calendar

Oct 30

PFEP AND COMPACT FEEDBACK

Location: Hello Franklin Families. We are currently updating our Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Family Compact. Please take some time to review the documents and fill out the Google Form. Thank you.

ELAC MEETING

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Location: PARENT CENTER ROOM 502 Zoom Meeting Address: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82339877247 ZOOM ID: 823 3987 7247

Oct 31

PFEP AND COMPACT FEEDBACK

Location: Hello Franklin Families. We are currently updating our Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Family Compact. Please take some time to review the documents and fill out the Google Form. Thank you.

Parent Center Workshop: Dual Enrollment College Courses

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Location: Parent Center: Room 502

We Are One: Know Your Rights Workshops (LAUSD)

Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Zoom URL: bit.ly/WeAreOneLAUSD Zoom ID: 895 5755 5227

Nov 1

PFEP AND COMPACT FEEDBACK

Location: Hello Franklin Families. We are currently updating our Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Family Compact. Please take some time to review the documents and fill out the Google Form. Thank you.

Nov 2

PFEP AND COMPACT FEEDBACK

Location: Hello Franklin Families. We are currently updating our Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Family Compact. Please take some time to review the documents and fill out the Google Form. Thank you.

Nov 3

PFEP AND COMPACT FEEDBACK

Location: Hello Franklin Families. We are currently updating our Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Family Compact. Please take some time to review the documents and fill out the Google Form. Thank you.

College Visit! CSUN

Time: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: College Center

SSC MEETING

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Location: PARENT CENTER ROOM 502 Zoom Meeting Address: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82339877247 ZOOM ID: 823 3987 7247

Nov 27

Dec 25

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.