School definitely tries too hard to get an 'All-American' feel to it. The school will always show off the 'rich white kids' in the yearbooks/school newspaper/radio shows while ignoring the abysmal test scores/dropout rates. Franklin Central is an illusion if you ask me. They constantly talk about how
... Read more they are working to have the most sought after graduates by colleges/universities and the world of work. This phrase has been repeated ad nauseum throughout my stay at FC. Despite it's flaws, there are a few gems of teachers. Mr. Tony Schmoll, while incredibly underrated as a teacher, is the most intelligent and patient teachers I've ever had. The same can be said for Mr. Todd Kendrick, a teacher I had for AP U.S. History, who taught me how to write with less style and more analysis. Other than that I did not like this school that much. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/23/09
i attented this school for 3 years and i currantly had to move (mhich was not my choice) i now go to a very small school FC is the best school ever i dont think its overcrowded cuz you have a chance to make a whole bunch of new friends...there is never a boring moment. FC rocks!!!!
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Posted by a student on 02/10/09
I currently have 2 students at FC and soon to be 3. This school offers a wide variety of outstanding opportunities for every type of student. All three kids are interested in different activities, and all three have the opportunity to excel, from academics, to show choir, to band, to sports, to mass
... Read more media, to engineering, to technology...there's something for everyone if they want to try. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/02/09
I attended FC, and all of my children have graduated from FC. All in all, it's a typical high school. There are some good teachers and some poor teachers, good administrators and so on. For the kids - it's like anything else: You get out of it what you put into it! Some want to sit around and whine,
... Read more while others are involved and active. If you are considering moving to FT, here is the low down: The property taxes are high (no business base), there are too many students at the HS (fast growth of old farmland). But it's a great community of involved parents that support the schools. If your kid complains a lot now - they won't like it anywhere. But if they want to get involved and make something of themselves - they'll find a place here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/07/08
i am a student at FC. This school is a great school. There is a place for everyone to fit into. I agree the school is overcrowded but the new freshmen academy will make the crowd lighter. Go FC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by a student on 11/28/08
I am a recent graduate of Franklin Central and I have to say this school was aboslutely wonderful. I attended two other high schools in the area and they couldn't compare to this one. Sure FC was a little bit crowded, but that's to be expected at a high school. The teachers there were great and Mr.
... Read more Koers was the nicest principal I've ever had. The other students were all really nice, too. They're not all cliquey like some poeple think. Everyone was always happy to hang out with me. I'm now currently in college and I really miss going to FC. It's a wonderful high school. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/26/08
i'm a freshmen currently attending franklin central and I would say that the school is overall a very good school. The big issue that i absolutely hate though would have to be how crowded the classes and hallways are. I have a study hall and about 10 students have to go to the library because there aren't
... Read more enough seats. I think thats ridiculous. Not to mention there are at least 30 desks in the room. I think this school is way to overcrowded. Same with lunch. There are only 3 30minute lunch blocks for 2500+ students. By the time I get in the cafeteria and get in line and get my food and sit down, I only have like 5 minutes to eat because the lunch lines are overcrowded and it doesn't matter how early you get there. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/24/08
i attend this school and personal i love it the eople are friendly and the teachers are awesome. i disagree with the person who said if ur not in a sport ur an outcasyt im not in any sport nor am i good at any and i dont feel like an ot cast at all
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Posted by a student on 08/14/08
The school is very good. It needs a little bit of remodeling. everyone complains about the stadium about how much money they spent and that we had no materials but they are two different categories of money. Most of the teachers here are a huge help some with even more than school but they should
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Posted by a student on 07/17/08
I am a student currently at Franklin Central high school and I would not reccommend this school to any parent. This school is based on athletics and sthletics only. If you are not in a sport, you are an outcast and are a huge target. The people at this school are immature and only care about popularity.
... Read more I am currently in a sport and still feel like this school has no respect for anyone so please dont send your child to this school. Read less
* In 2008-2009 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 10 in English/language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. High school students are required to pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.
Student enrollment:
2,363
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
116
Number of classrooms:
140
Vocational Education
Accounting, Culinary Arts, Food Nutrition, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed
Arts
Art
Science
Astronomy
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory, Orchestra
Computer Science
Computer Programming, Desktop Publishing, Internet/Web Site
Fine Arts
Drama, Fine Arts
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
English
Journalism, Literature
Special Education
Life Skills, Mentally Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
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English as Second Language
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Indianapolis schools — Franklin Central High School is located at 6215 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis IN 46259. 6215 S Franklin Rd is in the 46259 ZIP code in Indianapolis, IN The school district for Franklin Central High School is the Franklin Township Cmty School District. Franklin Central High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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