Franklinton High School is a public community high school located in one of Columbus, Ohio's most economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. It is a school of choice for students in the area and a refuge from large city high schools that are failing. FHS is different from other local high schools in that we understand that our students come to us because they were not thriving in current schools. FHS students come having faced many traumas in their lives and that has adversely affected their education. We embrace this fact and work with social service agencies, social workers, arts teachers and coaches to offer opportunities to our students to work through these traumas. Substantial research has confirmed that our students will thrive in their futures if they have strong relationships with friends, teachers, school personnel, mentors, academic advisors and with those from the community who will be working with FHS students. Positive relationships are the glue that keeps students in school, showing up every day to focus on their learning, earning their high school diploma, and heading toward a successful career and life.
What makes FHS different than other schools? Opportunities!
FHS Youth In Government at Ohio State House
FHS Steel Band at Virginia International PANFest
FHS Theater performance at Columbus PAC
FHS Robotics team at FIRST Robotics competition at Wright State University.
FHS Champions Girls Basketball Team
FHS Steel Band at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
FHS Jewelry Making Class
FHS Dance class
Proposed Community Event Space and CIDDI Lab (Create, Innovate, Design, Develop, Ideas). The Community Event Space will allow for public concerts, dance recitals, plays and band concerts... The CIDDI lab will house our Robotics and CTE classes helping to bridge the gap in STEM education facing low income students.
Educational attainment is one lever that can increase opportunity for economically disadvantaged families—especially in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Unfortunately, students from lower-income backgrounds often perform poorly and fail high school STEM courses
- National Academy of Sciences
Why Franklinton?
Franklinton has a higher than average rate of adults not in the labor force, indicating a group of individuals who are disconnected from the economy. Steps should be taken to create meaningful opportunities for this group, but focus should also be put on connecting youth with living wage employment during high school.
- Franklinton Target Area Plan
What Franklinton High School students are up against from the Franklinton Area
- The median household income in Franklin County is $56,000, while the median income in Franklinton is $15,000
- The poverty rate in Franklin County is 17%, while the poverty rate in Franklinton is 52%.
- 62% of households in Franklinton receive SNAP food assistance.
- 2017 Census figures show, 9% of Franklin County residents have no health insurance while 13.2% of Franklinton residents do not have health insurance
- While only 5% of Franklin County households receive supplemental social security, 20% of households in Franklinton receive them.
- Data indicates Franklinton residents experience more health challenges and have lower life expectancies than Franklin County residents on average.
- Violent crime in Franklinton is significantly higher than the county average. Figures show the rate per 1,000 population is 96.1, compared to 12.2 for Franklin County.
- Levels of violent crime and property crime in Franklinton far exceed the typical figures for Franklin County. Because of this, children, families, and individuals in the neighborhood are exposed to traumatic events that can impact them for life.
- More than 30% of adults in Franklinton lack a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Levels of educational attainment and academic performance in Franklinton are significantly lower than Franklin County. Because of this, children and adults require interventions to improve educational outcomes.
- On average, housing prices in Franklinton are lower than the county average. 79% of residents rent, while just 21% own their home.
- Franklinton residents spend 42% of their median gross income on rent which is higher than the county rate of 28%.
- The Franklinton neighborhood has had a disproportionate share of subsidized housing development for many decades.
What Can Be Done? We can create a dynamic learning environment that our students deserve.
Sponsorships Available for these areas
- Community Event Space
- CIDDI Lab (Create, Innovate, Design, Develop, Ideas)
- Six academic Classrooms
- Arts area (Band and Art rooms)
- Cafe/Kitchen
- Central Office/Lobby (pictured to the left)
- Counselling Rooms
Ways To Help
CORPORATE GIVING
Your company can help support the Franklinton High School in a number of ways, including making a financial contribution to the school, Sponsoring a room in your company’s name, Sponsoring a school event, club or team. You can also donate supplies and hard goods for our projects, or organizing a fundraiser to benefit the Franklinton High School.
SPONSOR A CLASSROOM/NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
Every classroom at FHS is available for naming and sponsorship. Your donation can make a huge difference to our students futures by increasing their opportunities. You will be updated on progress throughout the renovation project from day one through completion, and you will be listed on the project’s web page as the sponsor of the renovation.
MEMORIAL AND HONORARY GIFTS
If you have a family member or friend you would like to honor, a donation or establishing a fund in his/her name provides a living tribute. You may choose to start a fund specifically for one project or donate to support our continued efforts. Often families will work on a project that was funded by the monies raised in someone’s memory. This provides a wonderful opportunity to see the result of your generosity.
Custom Sponsorship
Custom sponsorships are available. Contact Sam McCoy at mccoy@franklintonhigh.org or call (614) 296-3995.