Franklin Upper School Overview &amp; Highlights (2026 List)

About Franklin Upper School

Franklin Upper School is a public high school in Rochester, New York. It is part of the Rochester City School District, which has ten high schools and serves students in grades 9–12. The school has about 600 to 800 students, but the exact number of students per teacher is not made public. Franklin Upper School has a traditional curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP®) classes and tests. About 22% of students take AP classes, which gives motivated students access to college-level work. The school focuses on basic academic skills while also encouraging students to take elective classes and participate in enrichment programs. The student body is very diverse, with 94% of students being from minority groups. This is similar to the demographics of the Rochester community as a whole. Latest news & World Report says that Franklin Upper School is between 1,012th and 1,233rd in New York. For the 2025–2026 school year, 10% of students are good at math and 32% are good at reading. Spending per student follows district rules that are in line with how the Rochester City School District distributes its money.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%

Reading 32%

State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 32% in Reading.

99

Full-time Teachers

10 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1006

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.67%

Asian 2.19%

Hispanic 34.79%

Black 56.16%

Two+ Races 1.19%

Native Am. 0%

White

5.67%

Asian

2.19%

Hispanic

34.79%

Black

56.16%

Two+ Races

1.19%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1006

49.2%

495 Female

50.8%

511 Male

Student Population

1006 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1006 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Franklin Upper School Contact Information

Address

950 NORTON ST, ROCHESTER, NY, 14621

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Phone

(585) 324-3750

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Website

http://www.rcsdk12.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Franklin Upper School in Rochester, New York is very excited. The school's annual Spring Arts Showcase just happened. It featured great student art, music, and theater performances. The school's Theater Company also made it to the state finals of the METG Festival with their moving performance of "The Yellow Boat." Franklin Upper School is also happy about how well its music groups have done. Many of its students have played at important events.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of education does Franklin Upper School offer?

Ans. Franklin Upper School focuses on academics, personal growth, and leadership skills to get students ready for college and jobs.

Q2. How does the school get students to be involved?

Ans. Students can join clubs, arts, and sports programs to learn new skills, gain confidence, and become better leaders.

Q3. What kinds of academic support services are there?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and mentoring help students reach their educational goals and deal with personal or academic problems.

Q4. How do you keep a positive school culture?

Ans. To make a safe and supportive learning environment, respect, inclusion, and accountability are all important.

Q5. How do students get ready for future chances?

Ans. Career guidance, mentorship, and skill-building programs help people make the switch to college, a job, or a career.

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

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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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