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Benjamin Franklin High School

Grades: 9-12
Students: 970
Type: Charter
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Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 243:1
Certified Teachers: 86%
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Orleans Parish School District
2001 Leon C Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
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I graduated from Benjamin Franklin in 2006 and the experience was wonderful. The professors were highly qualified and taught student both book and common sense. There was a distinct emphasis on values and doing the right thing. As my professional career progresses, I owe a lot of my success to this
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Posted by a community member on 7/5/2016
Outstanding. Top school in Louisiana. Two Presidential scholars in 2015-NO other school in Louisiana whether public or private or parochial achieved this accomplishment. Produced outstanding graduates. Superb preparation and class offerings. Ranked as #52 of all public schools in the United States b
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Posted by a community member on 4/20/2016
My son and I experience at Ben Franklin was a horrible one. By the time Ben Franklin put him out over 1 point my son was discouraged and felt like a failure. They expect you the students to have no need to be taught. They treat you as if , since you got in then you should know the work.
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Posted by a parent on 9/2/2015
Very Expensive, Freshman fees of $750 and upwards, Busing is not provided. Staff not very communicative with parents.
Posted by a parent on 7/4/2015
My daughter is a Freshman now. It is by far the most challenging school she has ever attended. My experience so far is that the teachers are both very tough and caring. Many kids, my daughter included, have been spoon fed so much that this school can be quite a shock. If you have a high achieving ch
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Posted by a parent on 3/30/2015
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New Orleans schools - Benjamin Franklin High School is located at 2001 Leon C Simon Drive, New Orleans LA 70122. Benjamin Franklin High School is in the Orleans Parish School District. Benjamin Franklin High School is a Charter school that serves grade levels 9-12.

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