The Franklin School of Innovation

High Charter No virtual instruction Asheville, NC Grades 05–12 City: Small Asheville, NC SchoolScore™ B (76.4)
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The Franklin School of Innovation
Asheville, NC 28806
High ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades 05–12 SchoolScore™ B (76.4)
717
Students
55.5
Teachers
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
(828)318-8140
Phone
http://www.franklinschoolofinnovation.o…
Website

The Franklin School of Innovation is a public charter High school located in Asheville, NORTH CAROLINA, operated by the The Franklin School of Innovation school district. It serves grades 05–12.

Key statistics: 717 students enrolled; a 12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
717.0
State avg: 778.0
▼ 8% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.91:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 34% better
Free Lunch %
37.8%
State avg: 76.6%
▼ 51% better
School Details
School Name
The Franklin School of Innovation
NCESSCH ID
370036103332
State School ID
NC-11D-000
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
NC STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
61 Innovation Dr
City
Asheville
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28806
County
Buncombe County
Metro Area
Asheville, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
3711
State Leg. Upper
37049
State Leg. Lower
37114
Latitude
35.54186
Longitude
-82.63065
Grades Offered
5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
717
Total Students
👩‍🏫
55.5
Teachers FTE
📐
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
55.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)55.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 271 37.8%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
The Franklin School of Innovation
LEAID
3700361
State LEA ID
NC-11D
Phone
(828)318-8140
Website
–
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Asheville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$8,292K
Federal Revenue
$424K
State Revenue
$5,150K
Local Revenue
$2,718K
Total Expenditure
$8,076K
Instruction Exp.
$4,641K
Support Services
$3,291K
Other Current Exp.
$69K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of The Franklin School of Innovation

1
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0.4 mi
2
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1 mi
3
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1 mi
4
Hominy Valley Elementary
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2 mi
5
Enka Middle
Candler · Middle
2 mi
6
Enka High
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2.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Franklin School of Innovation, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend The Franklin School of Innovation?
717 students are enrolled at The Franklin School of Innovation, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does The Franklin School of Innovation have?
The Franklin School of Innovation has 55.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does The Franklin School of Innovation serve?
The Franklin School of Innovation serves grades 05 through 12.
Is The Franklin School of Innovation a charter school?
The Franklin School of Innovation is a charter school.
What metro area is The Franklin School of Innovation located in?
The Franklin School of Innovation is located in the Asheville, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does The Franklin School of Innovation belong to?
The Franklin School of Innovation is part of the The Franklin School of Innovation school district.
How much does The Franklin School of Innovation spend per student?
The The Franklin School of Innovation district spends approximately $11,263,598 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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