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Benjamin Franklin Senior High

820 North Avenue 54, Los Angeles, CA, 90042

About Benjamin Franklin Senior High

Benjamin Franklin Senior High School is a public high school in Los Angeles, California, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. The school has about 1,000 to 1,100 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 21:1. This means that students can get the help they need in a structured learning environment. Benjamin Franklin Senior High School has a full curriculum that includes core subjects like math, English, science, and social studies, as well as elective courses and programs that help students prepare for careers. 25% of students are good at math and 49% are good at reading. This shows that students do better in English Language Arts than in math. Students don't have to take a separate entrance exam, but they can take statewide tests and college entrance exams like the SAT. Families looking into different educational options, like the best high school in California, may find that Benjamin Franklin Senior High School is a good choice because it has a balanced focus on academic growth, college preparation, and student support.

Benjamin Franklin Senior High Contact Information

Address

820 North Avenue 54, Los Angeles, CA, 90042

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Phone

(323) 550-2000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 49% in Reading.
75
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1350
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3827 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Benjamin Franklin Senior High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.3%
Asian 3.19%
Hispanic 90.15%
Black 1.19%
Two+ Races 0.59%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
4.3%
Asian
3.19%
Hispanic
90.15%
Black
1.19%
Two+ Races
0.59%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1350
46.37%
626 Female
53.63%
724 Male

Student Population

1350 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

225 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Benjamin Franklin Senior High is getting a lot of praise for its academic excellence after being named to the 2025 AP® School Honor Roll. This is because of its strong college-ready curriculum and students' success in Advanced Placement courses. It is also giving students more chances to get involved in academics and the community.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any activities outside of school at Benjamin Franklin Senior High School?

Ans. Yes, students can join sports teams, clubs, and leadership programs if there is room.

Q2. Do colleges offer counseling services?

Ans. Yes, the school helps students with their college applications, financial aid, and planning their A–G courses.

Q3. Does the school offer academic help or tutoring?

Ans. Yes, there are after-school tutoring and intervention programs that can help students do better in their core subjects.

Q4. Do you offer career technical education (CTE) programs?

Ans. Yes, students can take CTE classes that help them get ready for jobs or college.

Q5. Do students have to take standardized tests?

Ans. Yes, students take statewide tests and may also take the SAT or other college entrance exams.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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