Franklin High School is a public high school in Franklin, Wisconsin. There are 1,605 students enrolled as of the 2024–2025 school year. 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.
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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
Athletics
Franklin High School athletic teams compete in the Southeast Conference of the WIAA. All sports compete in Division 1 athletics.
Franklin High School’s football program competes in WIAA Division 1 and is a member of the Southeast Conference. 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.
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
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.
Notable alumni
Eric Bugenhagen, professional wrestler
Evan Kruczynski, pro baseball
Sean McGuire, pro football
Nate Mooney, actor, class of 1990