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Hi, welcome to Benjamin Franklin High School. I‘m Griselle Suazo, the admissions director, and I am here to guide you through our admissions process.
I know choosing the right school is a big deal.
And so I want to be sure that you have the information that you need to make your decision.
At Franklin, we‘re all about fostering a supportive and inviting environment, and that begins with the admissions process.
So if you have any questions about our program, if you need help with the application process, or if you just want to learn more about what sets our school apart, then please don‘t hesitate to reach out.
You can contact me via email or by phone, because we want to be sure that you feel confident and excited about joining our school community.
So I look forward to working with you and taking this next step together.
Thank you for considering Benjamin Franklin.
Application Process
We are so excited that you are considering Benjamin Franklin High School for your family’s next big chapter. Choosing a high school is a major milestone. At Franklin, there is no lottery. If you meet our academic criteria, live in Orleans Parish, meet all enrollment deadlines, and select Franklin as your choice through the NOLA Public Schools enrollment process, you are guaranteed a seat at Franklin.
1. Register online.
Head over to our admissions portal to submit an online test registration form and select one of our Saturday admissions test dates.
BFHS admissions portal opens October 1, 2026. Submit online test registration and the required documents to register for testing:
- Submit student’s birth certificate
- One (1) current proof of Orleans Parish residency in parent/guardian name (must be dated within 90 days)
- The portal will list the Saturday test dates for you to choose from. Please note the retest option is not available for all test dates.
2. Take the admissions test.
We offer one test per month from November through April. Once our team reviews and verifies your registration and documents, a confirmation email with your test date will be sent.
Tip: Test Early! Students who test between November and January have the option to retake it one more time if needed three months later.
| Test Date | Register By | Retest Option |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2026 | November 12, 2026 | Retest Available |
| December 12, 2026 | November 30, 2026 | Retest Available |
| January 23, 2027 | January 11, 2027 | Retest Available |
| February 20, 2027 | February 1, 2027 | No retest |
| March 13, 2027 | March 1, 2027 | No retest |
| April 10, 2027 | March 24, 2027 | No retest |
RETEST OPTION DEADLINE: January 11, 2027
- Students who register for testing by the deadline of January 11, 2027, may retest one additional time, if necessary, three months later. No retests will be available after this date.
- The final date for test registration is March 24, 2027. After the final test on April 10, 2027, no more test dates are offered.
Test Accommodations
To request admissions test accommodations, please submit the student’s current accommodation documents (IEP or 504) before the test date deadline. Accommodations are not guaranteed, and we review all documentation. If approved, accommodations apply only to the admissions test. Submissions received after the deadline cannot be processed for that test date.
3. Provide your report card & meet eligibility requirements.
Upload the following on our portal:
- For 8th graders — first two quarters or first semester/trimester of 8th grade
- For 9th graders — first two quarters or first semester/trimester of 9th grade
- For 10th graders — first two quarters or first semester/trimester of 10th grade and final 9th grade report card
4. Complete all admissions steps by May 5, 2027.
Follow the email instructions to complete all enrollment steps by May 5, 2027. Meeting this deadline is required to secure your student’s seat.
Final report cards must be emailed to apply@bfhsla.org by June 14, 2027. These report cards are necessary to confirm that students have successfully completed their current grade. To be eligible for admission, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and have no failing grades, including any high school–credited courses. If your student’s school anticipates a delay in sending the final report card before the deadline, please reach out to us at apply@bfhsla.org.
Academic Criteria
Eligibility is determined by our Admissions Matrix, which is a combination of your admissions test points and GPA points.
The 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
Visit Our Campus
Join us on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 5 PM – 7 PM. Tour our campus and meet our dedicated teachers; no RSVP required.
Can’t make or missed our Open House on October 22, 2026? Join us for one of our Welcome Wednesdays to explore our campus! The tour will begin at 10 a.m. and wrap up by 11:15 a.m. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance at the link above.
During your visit, you will attend an informative session and receive a guided tour of our facilities. Depending on availability, you may also have the chance to meet some of our students, faculty, and administrators. We look forward to having you!
FAQs
Eligibility decisions will be emailed following the NOLA Public Schools’ main round results and will continue on a rolling basis.
All students and their families must live in Orleans Parish during the time the student attends Ben Franklin High School.
The following documents can be used as proof of address. Proofs must be current (within the last 3 months) and in the name of the parent/guardian.
- 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
After the Admissions Office reviews the submitted testing registration, confirmation of the test date will be sent to the email address(es) provided.
The academic GPA is calculated unweighted from your current report card, based on core courses (first semester, trimester, or first two quarters). Please note: Applicants cannot have a failing grade in any course.
Families planning to move to Orleans Parish can register for an admissions test before moving. To be offered a seat, students must provide proof of residency in Orleans Parish and must live there for the duration of their enrollment. Proof of residency must be submitted during the enrollment registration process and annually thereafter.
When registering for the admissions test, please use your current address and residency documents to show that you live outside the parish. Then, contact the Admissions Department at apply@bfhsla.org to discuss admissions testing.
We accept new students entering grades 9, 10, and 11. We do not accept new students entering 12th grade.
Franklin does not accept new students after the school year has begun, including midyear transfers or students who have not taken the admissions test before the last testing date.
Yes. Franklin accepts applications from students who are currently enrolled in a homeschool program. All applicants, including those who are homeschooled, must meet the grade-level admissions criteria for the grade to which they are applying, and credits must be earned through an accredited homeschool program.
Incoming students are required to take the grade-level English course offered at Franklin, regardless of any English courses they may have taken at their previous school. This ensures consistency in curriculum and academic progression for all students attending Franklin.
Franklin does not offer yellow bus services. However, we support several transportation alternatives to assist families. RTA (Regional Transit Authority) passes are available for students upon request.
We also share a carpool list to help families coordinate shared transportation options, including to NOCCA for the half-day program. Before-and after-care services are offered at no cost to families.
A parent-organized bus service is available for a fee, though it does not serve all areas of the city; this service is not operated or managed by the school.
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Have Questions?
We’re here to help!
Admissions Director Griselle Suazo
Email: apply@bfhsla.org
Phone: 504-286-2610