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Enrollment
717
High
STATE 761
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·THE FRANKLIN SCHOOL OF INNOVATION·NCES 370036103332
The Franklin School of Innovation
61 Innovation Dr, Asheville, NC 28806 · (828) 318-8140 · Buncombe County
GRADES 05–12HIGH13-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL717 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
56 FTE teachers
STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
271 students
STATE 82%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 78 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 100 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 94 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 103 | 14% |
| Grade 9 | 94 | 13% |
| Grade 10 | 94 | 13% |
| Grade 11 | 87 | 12% |
| Grade 12 | 67 | 9% |
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like The Franklin School of Innovation
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Franklin School of Innovation this school | 717 | 37.8% | N/A |
| Mount Pleasant High Mount Pleasant | 894 | 38.4% | 46.5% |
| Bandys High Catawba | 935 | 40.5% | 60.4% |
| Oak Grove High Winston-Salem | 992 | 34.0% | 52.9% |
| Currituck County High Barco | 1,061 | 34.2% | 48.9% |
| North Davidson High Lexington | 935 | 41.8% | 52.3% |
Matched among North Carolina high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where The Franklin School of Innovation ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Buncombe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 717 | #281 of 598 | #7 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #20 of 473 | #1 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.9% | #431 of 474 | #10 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.8% | #439 of 527 | #12 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +49.1% | #9 of 164 | N/A |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
717
+75 (+12%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 12.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 717 | 55.5 | 12.9:1 | 38% (271) |
| 2023-24 | 706 | 53.3 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 694 | 51.4 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 642 | 53 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 481 | 42 | 11.4:1 | 12% (59) |
| 2015-16 | 360 | 25 | 14.4:1 | 39% (142) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Franklin School of Innovation.
Since 2017-18: students up 49% (481 to 717); teachers up 32% (42 to 55.5).
About The Franklin School of Innovation
The Franklin School of Innovation is classified as a high school. It is located in Asheville, North Carolina. Enrollment is 717 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 5 through 12.
In federal data, the district for The Franklin School of Innovation is the school itself.
By race and ethnicity, The Franklin School of Innovation is 79% White. The rest of enrollment is 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 3% Black. The White share in Buncombe County as a whole is similar, at about 82%. The Franklin School of Innovation has a diversity index of 36%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The count of teachers at The Franklin School of Innovation is 55.5 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 12.9:1. Among high schools in North Carolina, the typical ratio is 19.6:1. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 38%. For comparison, public schools in Buncombe County average 88%.
County data help place the school in context: in Buncombe County, median household income is about $74,436, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 46% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 6%. The public schools of Buncombe County number 61 and enroll about 29,908.
Enka Intermediate is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
The Franklin School of Innovation has an NCES locale of City: Small. The Franklin School of Innovation is run as a public charter school.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 12%, from 642 to 717.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Buncombe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
274,360
Census ACS
Median income
$74,436
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
61
29,908 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Asheville
- Roberson HighHigh · 1,479 students
- IC ImagineCombined · 1,239 students
- Asheville HighHigh · 1,221 students
- Reynolds HighHigh · 1,169 students
- Erwin HighHigh · 1,013 students
- Estes ElementaryElementary · 754 students
Nearby schools
- Enka Intermediate0.4 mi · 585
- IC Imagine1.0 mi · 1,239
- Sand Hill-Venable Elem1.0 mi · 590
- Hominy Valley Elementary2.0 mi · 399
- Enka Middle2.0 mi · 588
- Enka High2.1 mi · 1,051
Frequently asked questions
About The Franklin School of InnovationHow large is The Franklin School of Innovation?
The Franklin School of Innovation enrolls approximately 717 students in grades 05-12.
Is The Franklin School of Innovation an elementary, middle, or high school?
The Franklin School of Innovation is a high school covering grades 05-12.
How many teachers does The Franklin School of Innovation have?
The Franklin School of Innovation employs 56 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.
What is the student diversity at The Franklin School of Innovation?
Student demographics at The Franklin School of Innovation are roughly 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is The Franklin School of Innovation in?
The Franklin School of Innovation is part of The Franklin School of Innovation.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.