Franklin High School (Wisconsin)
Public high school in Franklin, Wisconsin, United States
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Franklin High School is a public high school in Franklin, Wisconsin. There are 1,605 students enrolled as of the 2024–2025 school year.[2][3] Its mascot is the Saber-toothed tiger, and the school colors are black and gold. The building is currently being expanded to include a fieldhouse.[4]
| Franklin High School | |
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| Location | |
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8222 S 51st Street , 53132 United States 42.89581°N 87.97777°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | High school |
| Motto | Respect Others Act Responsibly (ROAR) |
| Established | 1962 |
School district | Franklin Public Schools |
NCES School ID | 550483000522[1] |
Principal | Michael Vuolo |
Teaching staff | 97.75 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,605 (2024-2025)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 16.42[1] |
| Colors | Black and Vegas Gold |
Athletics conference | Southeast Conference and Greater Metro Conference |
| Mascot | Saber-Toothed Tiger |
| Rival | Oak Creek High School |
| Accreditation | North Central Association |
| Newspaper | Saber Slate |
| Website | Official website  |
Student body
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
| Year | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Decathlon | Girls' Cross Country | Boys' basketball | Forensics | |
| FIRST Robotics Competition - 2506 | Boys' Cross Country | Bowling | Boys' golf | |
| Creative Writing Club | Fall play | Chess | Math team | |
| FBLA | Football | Gymnastics | Girls' soccer | |
| Model United Nations | Girls' golf | Skiing | Girls' softball | |
| Multicultural Club | Boys' soccer | Boys' Swimming and Diving | Spring Musical | |
| National Honor Society | Girls' swimming and diving | Hockey | Boys' tennis | |
| Dance Team | Girls' tennis | Wrestling | Co-ed track | |
| SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) | Boys' volleyball | Girls' Basketball | Girls' Lacrosse | |
| Student Senate | Girls' volleyball | Boys' Lacrosse | ||
| Forensics | Competitive Marching Band | Boys' Baseball | ||
| Mock Trial | ||||
| Anime Club | ||||
| Cheerleading |
Athletics
Franklin High School athletic teams compete in the Southeast Conference 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.[5] 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.[6]
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, 2025
- Boys' track and field: 1969
- Girls' track and field: 2014[7]
Conference affiliation history
- Parkland Conference (1963-1993)
- Woodland Conference (1993-1997)
- Southeast Conference (1997–present)
2024 referendum (Franklin Forward)
Beginning in the spring of 2023, the Franklin Public School District began looking at new additions to their properties. In November 2024, a referendum for $145 million was put on the ballot which would include a fieldhouse and new tech spaces.[8]
Notable alumni
- Eric Bugenhagen, professional wrestler[9]
- Evan Kruczynski, pro baseball[10]
- Sean McGuire, pro football[11]
- Nate Mooney, actor, class of 1990
