Franklin High School

Seattle, Washington

1,222 students

High School, Grades 9–12

1,222

Students

19.7:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,170

B+

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

23

B+

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

11

B+

courses offered
Good
AP Enrollment

36%

C+

of students
Excellent
Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

B-

students per teacher
Average
Graduation Rate

86%

A

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

67%

B+

Good
Math Proficiency

25%

C

Below Avg
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Lgbtqia American Literature and Composition 11a/11b
11

Length/Credit: Yearlong, 1.0 11A: LGBTQIA American Lit & Comp 11A is the first semester of a year-long course that concentrates on critical reading of texts from different genres, reflecting themes of identity and self-discovery and also focuses on clear and purposeful writing. This particular course focuses on the voices of LGBTQIA people. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Students read, discuss, and write about novels, poetry, short stories, and plays written by LGBTQIA authors, with an emphasis on increased sophistication through reading, writing and speaking. This course will emphasize the rich contribution to American society made by LGBTQIA writers. 11B: LGBTQIA American Lit & Comp 11B is the second semester of a year-long course that concentrates on critical reading of texts from different genres, reflecting themes of identity and self-discovery and also focuses on clear and purposeful writing. This particular course focuses on the voices of LGBTQIA people. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing. Students read, discuss, and write about novels, poetry, short stories, and plays written by LGBTQIA authors, with an emphasis on increased sophistication through reading, writing and speaking. This course will emphasize the rich contribution to American society made by LGBTQIA writers. Length/Credit: Yearlong, 1.0 11A: NATIVE AMERICAN Literature and Composition 11A - Native American Lit Comp 11A is designed to expose students to a literary anthology of the Native American. Students will read novels, short stories, poetry and personal narratives which emerge from the American indigenous voice. They will seek to discover the important contributions the Native American has made to the American culture. In response to readings, they will write analytical responses, craft personal reflections, and engage in thoughtful discussion. Students may have to purchase some books. 11B: NATIVE AMERICAN Literature and Composition 11B - Native American Lit Comp 11B is designed to expose students to a literary anthology of the Native American. Students will read novels, short stories, poetry and personal narratives which emerge from the American indigenous voice. They will seek to discover the important contributions the Native American has made to the American culture. In response to readings, they will write analytical responses, craft personal reflections, and engage in thoughtful discussion. Students may have to purchase some books.

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