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Family Academy Course Catalogue: 09/2026

Class of 2027 Portraits: Schedule your appointment

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Sep 25

Senior Sunrise

Time: 6 AM – 8 AM

Location: Football Field

Special Family Academy Webinar Presentation For Families on Public Charge

Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Sep 28

LSLC Meeting (rescheduled)

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM

Location: Principal's Conference Room (PCR)

Oct 1

Oct 2

Senior Night Football vs. Marshall HS

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Oct 9

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Jan 23

Region East FAFSA Super Saturday

Time: 8 AM – 12 PM

Location: TBD

Jan 24

School Experience Survey for Parents

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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

About Us
Our Mission

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.

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.