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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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6th to 11th Graders! You can submit online orders for your portraits here. The deadline to submit orders is 9/30.
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Calendar

Sep 29

Coffee with the Principal

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Location: Parent Center

Sep 30

ELAC Orientation

Time: 9 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Date: September 30, 2026 Time: 9:00 pm School Location: Parent Center-Room 502 Zoom Link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82339877247 Zoom ID: 823 3987 7247

ELAC Elections

Time: 9:30 AM – 11 AM
Location: Date: September 30, 2026 Time: 9:30 pm School Location: Parent Center-Room 502 Zoom Link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82339877247 Zoom ID:823 3987 7247

Oct 1

10 Week Grading Window Opens

Oct 2

Senior Night Football vs. Marshall HS

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Oct 9

We Are One Webinar

Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM

Jan 8

Winter Recess Ends

Jan 11

Second Semester Begins

Jan 18

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day

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
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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.