Research Franklin High School public Schools in Seattle, Washington

“It's a great school to be at”

“This school is terrible academically. Students have a tough time even getting into the University of Washington, and very few students are motivated to learn for the sake of learning. Pluses: lots of school spirit.”

“this school is one of the best school in the district( at least in my view of point) eventhough i only attended there for 2weeks, i still wish i never transfered out. franklin's students have a lot of energy in them and the teachers are vrey encouragable. if i have a choice i would want to transfer back to franklin and i would recommended this school to any 8th graders looking for a good school to go to.”

“The ideals are nice, but not inforced. Do to behavioral issues found in this environment, education tends to take a back seat. I would recommend going else where.”

“I am a grad with a sibling at Franklin. The new administration seems better. Franklin had a couple of tough years under the old administration. Many quality faculty members left. That said, Franklin is a truly unique High School. There is an energy that exists there not found in any other high school. It is far and away the most diverse school in the city and unlike its rival, Garfield, diversity is somewhat realized in upper level honors and AP classes (there is still work to be done in this area). There remains a few gems in the faculty (Dr. Mintek is superb) and teachers are generally highly committed. The conselors, despite school district scrutiny, remain the most competent and committed leaders a school can expect to have. And it shows. This years graduating class won more scholarship money than any previous. I would reccomend Franklin to any prosepective student.”

“Though there is a new administration this year, Franklin has deteriorated into a depressing, unspirited, place for students to be. Let us hope that the new leadership will make a change, though in a school it generally doesn't happen over night.”