Franklin High School in Elk Grove, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Franklin High School is a suburban public school in Elk Grove, California that is part of Elk Grove Unified School District. It serves 2,659 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.7:1. Its teachers have had 28 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,659 Students

112 Teachers

6400 Whitelock Pkwy

Elk Grove, CA 95757 View local requests

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Franklin High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Bandy

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Franklin High School Demographics

54%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

70%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Franklin High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 13, 2026

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