The Franklin Difference
What sets Franklin apart? Quite simply, we are redefining high school education. Franklin offers a nationally commended, future-focused curriculum led by globally recognized faculty who are pioneers in their fields. Since 2023, Franklin has been recognized as a Platinum “Best School to Work,” a testament to our unparalleled commitment to faculty development, wellbeing, and a thriving, values-driven culture.
At Franklin, tradition and innovation meet. Our teaching practices fuse historically proven methods with leading-edge, contemporary strategies. Through micro-courses and electives delivered by industry leaders and real-world professionals, Franklin students gain forensic insight into the knowledge, skills, and competencies essential for today’s careers, and the ones yet to emerge.
Empowered by robust, flexible, experiential learning pathways, Franklin students chart their futures with clarity, creativity, and purpose, ready to shape a rapidly changing world.
The Franklin Experience
At Franklin, students develop an insatiable love of learning. Our faculty creates a culture of curiosity, challenge, and reflection, where students are inspired not simply to chase grades, but to master the art of learning itself, seeking out new knowledge with passion, purpose, and intellectual ambition.
At Franklin, learning is an immersive and transformational experience where innovation, real-world readiness, and academic excellence converge. Our nationally commended Core and Maker curricula empower students to solve complex, real-world problems through a fusion of proven historical practices and cutting-edge approaches like design thinking, engineering, robotics, Artificial Intelligence, architecture, and more, all under the mentorship of globally recognized faculty who are leaders in their fields.
In addition to a rigorous and engaging core curriculum, students chart their own pathways through more than 80 electives and micro-courses. Our pioneering Incubator Program cultivates entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and creative problem-solving, while bespoke internships and community partnerships open powerful opportunities for mentorship, innovation, and global citizenship.
At Franklin, students develop an insatiable love of learning. Our faculty creates a culture of curiosity, challenge, and reflection, where students are inspired not simply to chase grades, but to master the art of learning itself, seeking out new knowledge with passion, purpose, and intellectual ambition.
Our Legacy
Franklin’s legacy of educational leadership stretches back to 1872, when our founding school first opened its doors in New York City. Today, grounded in those historic roots, we look firmly to the future, inspiring the next generation of innovators by shaping innovation itself.
Our affiliation with the premier network of Dwight Schools connects Franklin to a global community united by a shared commitment to excellence, creativity, and student-focused learning. This partnership unlocks unparalleled collaborative and experiential opportunities for our students, opportunities that prepare them not just to navigate the world, but to lead it.
Our Vision
At Franklin, we redefine what education can be: an immersive, student-focused journey where innovation, intellectual rigor, and purpose converge. Through a pioneering model, we empower students to pursue their passions with depth, develop future-ready skills, and take ownership of their learning and their lives.
Franklin is a place for students who not only imagine their role in a rapidly changing world, but who seek a community committed to providing the bespoke support, flexibility, and inspiration essential for forging extraordinary futures.