Benjamin Franklin High School-Fin Info Technical is a public high school serving 360 students in grades 9-12 in Cambria Heights, New York, which is part of the New York City Geographic District #29.
Benjamin Franklin High School-Fin Info Technical has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American students (61.39%) and significant percentages of Hispanic (17.78%) and Asian (11.94%) students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York high schools, ranking 812 out of 1,228 in 2022-2023 and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.5% to 90.7% in recent years. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American and English Language Learner students performing relatively better compared to their peers in New York, while Asian and Hispanic students lag behind.
When compared to other nearby schools in the same district, Benjamin Franklin High School-Fin Info Technical generally performs better than Cambria Heights Academy and Eagle Academy For Young Men III, but lags behind Excelsior Preparatory High School, Pathways College Preparatory School, and Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights in terms of statewide rankings and test scores. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 59.5% in 2021-2022, is a significant concern, as it is much higher than the rates at nearby schools.
Students at Benjamin Franklin High School-Fin Info Technical are 61% African American, 18% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 4% American Indian, 2% White, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.
New York City Geographic District #29
Benjamin Franklin High School-Fin Info Technical ranks 812th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Benjamin Franklin High School-Fin Info Technical.