Benjamin Franklin High School vs. The Willow School
Should you attend Benjamin Franklin High School or The Willow School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benjamin Franklin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
The Willow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,056 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin Franklin High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 2,225 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Willow School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
1,056 students
2,225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
140 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#15 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
92%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
83%
Graduation Rate
98%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
131
Grade 1 Students
-
130
Grade 2 Students
-
128
Grade 3 Students
-
153
Grade 4 Students
-
154
Grade 5 Students
-
207
Grade 6 Students
-
171
Grade 7 Students
-
163
Grade 8 Students
-
201
Grade 9 Students
281
215
Grade 10 Students
254
198
Grade 11 Students
274
176
Grade 12 Students
247
198
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
29%
23%
% White
39%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%