Overview
Benjamin Franklin High School is a magnet school in New Orleans, LA, offering 19 sports and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 10 high schools in Orleans Parish School District.
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College Prep
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College Success
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Courses & Programs
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STUDENT LIFE
Student Demographics
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About the School
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Neighborhood
2001 Leon C Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
School leader: Dr. Patrick Widhalm
Nearby Schools
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Benjamin Franklin High School0.0 milesPublic charter; 9-12
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Univ Of New Orleans Child Care Center0.19 milesPrivate; PK
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Positive Start Child Development Center0.52 milesPrivate; PK
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Edward Hynes Charter School - Uno0.54 milesPublic charter; K-3
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Edward Hynes Charter School (Uno Campus)0.54 milesPublic charter; K
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Pierre A. Capdau Charter School at Avery Alexander0.68 milesPublic charter; K-10
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Pierre A. Capdau Charter School0.68 milesPublic charter; PK, K-8
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John F. Kennedy High School0.77 milesPublic charter; 9-12
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John F. Kennedy High School0.8 milesPublic charter; 9-12
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Belle Chasse Elementary School10.66 milesPublic district; 2-4
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Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy11.39 milesPublic district; 6-12
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Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies7.98 milesPublic district; 6-12
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Benjamin Franklin High School0.0 milesPublic charter; 9-12
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Lake Forest Elementary Charter School6.34 milesPublic charter; K-8
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The Willow School6.85 milesPublic charter; K-12
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Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies5.14 milesPublic district; 6-12
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Belle Chasse High School10.67 milesPublic district; 9-12
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Belle Chasse Academy14.19 milesPublic charter; PK, K-8
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Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies7.59 milesPublic district; PK, K-5