Franklin High School is a public

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in Franklin, Wisconsin. There are 1,571 students enrolled as of the 2022–2023 school year. Its mascot is the

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, and the school colors are black and gold.

Student body

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Demographics

* American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.5% * Asian - 11% * Black - 3% * Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander - 0.1% * Hispanic - 6% * White - 79% * Two or more races - 0.1% * Total minority enrollment - 21%

Gender

* Male - 52% * Female - 48%

Economically disadvantaged students

* Free lunch program - 13% * Reduced lunch program - 2% * Total economically disadvantaged - 15%

Extra-curricular activities

Athletics

Franklin High School athletic teams compete in the

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of the WIAA. All sports compete in Division 1 athletics.

Football

Franklin High School’s football program competes in WIAA Division 1 and is a member of the Southeast Conference. The team has won two state championships, in 2006 and 2021, with the 2021 team completing an undefeated 14–0 season under head coach Louis Brown. Franklin has consistently qualified for postseason play, including a runner-up finish in 2023.

State championships

* Baseball: 2010, 2011 * Football: 2006, 2021 * Girls' gymnastics: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024 * Dance: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 * Boys' track and field: 1969 * Girls' track and field: 2014

Notable alumni

* Eric Bugenhagen, professional wrestler * Evan Kruczynski, pro baseball * Sean McGuire, pro football

References

“Wisconsin State Team Championships.” ''Wiaawi.org'', WIAA, 20 Aug. 2024
www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/Results/statechampsbyschool.htm.
Accessed 28 Aug. 2024.

External links

* Schools in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Public high schools in Wisconsin 1962 establishments in Wisconsin {{Wisconsin-school-stub