New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL<br />
Public Charter | Grades: 9th -12th<br />
www.bfhsla.org<br />
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Benjamin Franklin <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> is <strong>to</strong> prepare students of high academic<br />
achievement <strong>to</strong> be successful in life.<br />
2001 Leon C. Simon Dr.<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Orleans</strong>, LA 70122<br />
(504) 286-2600<br />
<strong>School</strong> Leader: Patrick Widhalm<br />
Student Gender: COED<br />
Average Class Size: 25 (Research classes: 16.)<br />
Hours of Operation: 8:05 AM <strong>to</strong> 3:20 PM<br />
Curricular Focus: College Prepara<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Religious Focus: N/A<br />
Special Education Model: Inclusion, Gifted<br />
Guidance Counselor(s): 4<br />
2017-<strong>2018</strong> Enrollment: 971<br />
PROGRAM OFFERINGS<br />
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: There are 26 AP courses in all areas - math, science, English, social<br />
studies, music, <strong>and</strong> art.<br />
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: UNO<br />
NOCCA Participation: Half day, transportation not provided.<br />
Arts in Education: Music, B<strong>and</strong>, Orchestra, Choral, Music Theory Theater, Musical Visual Arts, Studio Art,<br />
Sculpture, Graphic Arts, Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy, Art His<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Career <strong>and</strong> Technical Education: N/R<br />
Transportation Services: Bus <strong>to</strong>kens for students who live more than 1 mile from the school.<br />
Uniforms Required: No.<br />
Other <strong>School</strong> Programs/Features: 16 varsity level sports: volleyball, soccer, Basketball, tennis, <strong>and</strong> swimming<br />
regularly compete for district <strong>and</strong> state honors sports clubs, such as ultimate Frisbee <strong>and</strong> sailing cheer team, dance<br />
team, <strong>and</strong> majorettes. Robotics team competes regularly. Academic games <strong>and</strong> Mu Alpha Theta compete regularly.<br />
Service <strong>and</strong> nationally affiliated clubs. Many student interest clubs, Gifted <strong>and</strong> Talented sections <strong>and</strong> Special<br />
Education services.<br />
Extracurricular/After-<strong>School</strong> Activities: Clubs meet after school or during one of the 40-minute lunch periods.<br />
After school tu<strong>to</strong>ring is available until 5:30 p.m., <strong>and</strong> parents may drop off students as early as 6:30 a.m.<br />
Team Sports: Football, Volleyball, Swimming, Cross Country, Boys/Girls Basketball, Boys/Girls Soccer, Baseball,<br />
Softball, Track <strong>and</strong> Field, Boys/Girls Tennis, Golf Non-LHSAA - Ultimate Frisbee, Sailing.<br />
Other Campus Features: 9th grade seminar is designed <strong>to</strong> help all new students make the transition in<strong>to</strong><br />
Franklin. Each teacher schedules one hour per week of tu<strong>to</strong>ring, <strong>and</strong> peer tu<strong>to</strong>ring is widely used. A Writing<br />
Lab <strong>and</strong> a Math Lab are available <strong>to</strong> help students receive one-on-one assistance. Students who do not have a<br />
personal lap<strong>to</strong>p are provided with a Chromebook for use throughout the school year. Students who do not have<br />
home internet access are provided with a “hot spot.”<br />
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
The state’s Core Four graduation requirements, plus<br />
completion of a 3rd year of a world language completion<br />
of a research intensive course completion of three Advanced<br />
Placement courses.<br />
ADMISSION INFORMATION<br />
Requirements: Information is available on the school’s<br />
website - BFHSLA.org - under “Admissions” An Open House<br />
is scheduled each Oc<strong>to</strong>ber.<br />
Tuition: N/A<br />
Financial Assistance: Families who qualify for Free<br />
<strong>and</strong> Reduced Lunch do not pay annual class fees or course<br />
fees. Other families may work out payment plans, or may<br />
seek assistance through the school’s development office.<br />
This can include assistance for special travel <strong>and</strong> field trips,<br />
Advanced Placement exams, etc.<br />
Applications Due: January 11, 2019, however<br />
applications will be considered following that date based on<br />
available space.<br />
Application Process: www.bfhsla.org/admissions<br />
Admission Contact: Lynn Jenkins<br />
ljenkins@bfhsla.org<br />
(504) 286-2610 or (504) 304-4148<br />
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 140.3 A 135.2 A<br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 84.1 B<br />
Avg. ACT Score 28.5 29.3<br />
Avg. SAT Score 1939/1310 1420<br />
Avg. Student GPA 3.45 N/R<br />
Graduation Rate > 95% > 95%<br />
TOPS Eligible 87% 93%<br />
Dropout Rate 9% 9%<br />
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A 100%<br />
DISCIPLINE RATES<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0.10% 1%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0.60% 0.20%<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION<br />
Vocational/Trade <strong>School</strong> N/A N/A<br />
Two-Year College N/A N/A<br />
Public Four-Year College/University 44% 100%<br />
Private Four-Year College/University 56% 60%<br />
N/A=information not available/does not apply. N/R=information not provided by the school. N/C=Not collected by the school.<br />
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