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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

HIGH SCHOOL

ADMISSIONS

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

There is no lottery. If you meet our academic criteria, live in Orleans Parish, meet all enrollment deadlines, and choose us as your NOLA Public School application, you are guaranteed a seat at Franklin.

ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR WELCOME

ADMISSIONS TIMELINES

Open House: Join us on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 5 PM – 7 PM. Come by to tour our campus and meet our dedicated teachers. No RSVP required.

Admissions Portal: The 2027-28 admissions cycle opens on Thursday, October 1, 2026, for registration for one of the admission tests offered. 

  • On-time Registration Deadline: Monday, January 11, 2027  (Please note: Registrations after Jan. 11 will not be eligible for a retest.)

  • Final Test Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 24, 2027.    


Test Dates (applying for 2027- 28 ):
Admissions testing is confirmed once the test registration is verified. All tests are at Franklin on specific Saturdays at 8 a.m.                                                                             
  • Nov. 14, 2026                            Register by Nov. 2, 2026
  • Dec. 12, 2026                            Register by Nov. 30, 2026
  • Jan. 23, 2027                             Register by Jan. 11, 2027
  • Feb. 20, 2027                              Register by Feb. 1, 2027
  • March 13, 2027                         Register by March 1, 2027  
  • April 10, 2027                           Register by March 24, 2027

MEET OUR ACADEMIC CRITERIA

Admissions Test
To schedule your admissions test, log into our admissions portal to register for a testing date. Once our team reviews and verifies your registration and documents, a confirmation email with your test date will be sent.
 
Matrix Points 

Eligibility is determined by our Admissions Matrix, which is a combination of your admissions test points and GPA points. 

 

Your total combined points must meet or exceed:

  • Entering 9th Grade: 88 total matrix points

  • Entering 10th Grade: 98 total matrix points

  • Entering 11th Grade: 108 total matrix points



Grades & Credits

  • GPA: Must have a minimum 2.0 in core academic courses. This is verified via your current mid-year report card and must be maintained through the year-end report card from an accredited program.

    • Note for Entering 11th Graders: Your qualifying GPA is calculated using your cumulative GPA from both 9th and 10th grade. 

  • No Failing Grades: Applicants cannot have a failing grade (F) in any subject for the most recent academic year or previously completed grade level.

 
Criteria for Acceptance

To be offered a seat and officially enroll at Benjamin Franklin High School: 

 

  • Orleans Parish Residency: Provide official proof of residency in Orleans Parish. Out-of-parish families may test, but a seat offer will not be extended until official Orleans Parish residency is provided.

  • Final Promotion & Review: Be officially promoted by your current school to the next grade level with a minimum 2.0 GPA and no failing grades maintained through the final report card.

    • Incoming 10th & 11th graders: Final acceptance is contingent upon a review of your cumulative transcripts and required credits. You must have been successfully promoted and have earned all necessary credits from an accredited program, while maintaining a minimum cumulative 2.0 core GPA with no failing grades.

  • Application & Deadlines: Meet all enrollment deadlines and choose Benjamin Franklin High School as your NOLA Public School.  

 

We cannot accept: 

  • Incoming 12th grader

  • New students after the school year has begun

  • Non-Orleans Parish residents 

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: LIVE IN ORLEANS PARISH

You must live in Orleans Parish in order to attend Benjamin Franklin High School. The school cannot admit any student not residing in Orleans Parish, regardless of circumstance.

 

Orleans Parish residency must be proven using two (2) different documents from the approved list below. 

  • Document 1: Requested when registering for the admissions test.

  • Document 2: Requested when completing final enrollment (if eligible).

 

Approved Residency Documents: (Documents must be dated within the last 90 days)

  • Auto insurance 

  • Cable or internet bill

  • Electric or Gas Bill 

  • Government Agency letter/ official notice

  • Homeowners or flood insurance 

  • Homestead Exemption form

  • Lease agreement or mortgage statement

  • Medical insurance documentation

  • Payroll check stub (must display home address)

  • Property tax bill

  • Sewerage & Water bill

  • Telephone bill 

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Ongoing Residency Requirement:

Students must maintain Orleans Parish residency throughout their tenure at the school, and this is verified annually after enrollment. If a family moves out of the parish, the student will be required to withdraw.

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Have Questions? We're Here to Help! 
For all admissions and enrollment questions, please reach out. We are here to support you every step of the way!
 
Admissions Director
Griselle Suazo
apply@bfhsla.org
p: 504-286-2610

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Our success stems from an extraordinary and diverse learning environment.  Our students work, learn, and grow together. The Franklin experience encourages expression in visual and media arts, vocal and instrumental music, and dramatic arts, as well as involvement in an abundant array of extracurricular activities. 

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