Benjamin Franklin High School

As a former graduate of Ben Franklin High, I am very pleased with the education I received, the quality of the teachers & curriculum and the preparation for college. The school atmosphere was fun and supportive - it wasn't too small of a school nor was it too large where you could get lost in the crowd. My years at BFHS were memorable and I am proud to have attended one of the best schools in the country.
--Submitted by a student

Ugh. I extremely dislike this school. Without even giving you time to settle, the teachers dump a load of work on you. They expect your life to revolve around the school. Education-wise, the school is not for students who want to learn, but for students who can keep up with the curriculum. You probably expect that, being a prestigious school, all of the teachers are very good. Wrong. Suprisingly, some of the teachers are bad. Overall, I believe that the administration thinks they can get away with being mediocre because of the school's reputation.
--Submitted by a student

I went to BFHS, and it is a great school! The vibe was a very positive learning environment, not pretentious or snobby. I loved that some of the teachers were 'out of the box' and not conventional.
--Submitted by a student

i love ben franklin its one of the hardest out here but i know it will prepare me for college
--Submitted by a student

This school is very pestigous and is a great learning environment for the kids.
--Submitted by a parent

Ben Franklin is very challenging, and quite a few students end up leaving because of grades, etc. However, those who possess the qualities to be able to get in should have very little problems in staying in. There are some really great veteran teachers, while others are newer and have less experience and aren't the best. The course load is very challenging and thoroush.
--Submitted by a student

Benjamin Franklin High School challenges its students like no other school in the state of Louisiana. Its students excel in both academics and sports and have done so since the schools opening 50 years ago. No other school can compare to the level of dedication provided by the staff to ensure that the students are well-prepared for college and other challenges they may experience in life. Visit Benjamin Franklin High School on the web at www.benfranklinhighschool.org.
--Submitted by Dwayne Fontenette, a student

I've put two daughters through this school, and am quite satisfied. I've paid everywhere from $13,500/yr to $0/yr (Franklin) for schools, and as public high school it is outstanding. As in any school my kids have attended, there are great teachers, good teachers, and a handful of problematic teachers. The latter are mostly weeded out in short order. Katrina has proved a challenge, and one which the school has mastered well. As a a recently chartered school Franklin will have more flexibility in many areas, and as the area recovers I only expect it to get better.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is currently a junior at Franklin. It is a great school, high emphasis on academics, achievement and college. Very challenging, she studies a lot but also has a lot of fun. Like others have said, if the student is not self-motivated, interested in learning, responsible and proactive then this is not the right school for that kid.
--Submitted by a parent

If you wish to send your child to Ben Franklin, you must first understand that it will not be easy. Franklin is definitely an academic-oriented, college prep type school, so it your child is not ready to work hard do not send your child there.The student body is very close, possibly due to the fact that the school has less than 1000 students enrolled. The teachers are absolutely amazing.Volleyball, soccer and tennis are really amazing, as far as sports go;however, anything besides that at Franklin, don't expect much.Also, there is much diversity at Franklin, which gives students many opportunities to interact with children of different ethnic backgrounds. Overall, be ready to learn. Spirit week is the week leading up to homecoming--very fun. Finally, AP courses are required to graduate.
--Submitted by a student