A Three-Tiered Path to Academic Mastery
High School Academics
High school at Franklin Academy is characterized by a relentless pursuit of academic depth. Our curriculum is built upon three sophisticated pillars: Advanced Placement (AP) Excellence, our premier Early College Program, and exclusive Post-AP Coursework. This tiered structure allows our students to not only master high school standards but to surpass them, earning university credits and engaging in collegiate-level scholarship before they ever set foot on a college campus.
The Three Pillars of Academic Excellence
Beyond the Standard Curriculum
Pillar 1: Advanced Placement (AP) Mastery
We offer a robust selection of 30+ Advanced Placement (AP) courses across all disciplines. Managed by an elite faculty where 100% of teachers hold advanced degrees, our AP program is designed to challenge students to perform at the highest levels of national standards, ensuring they are prepared for the rigors of any Tier-1 university.
Pillar 2: The Early College Program (UCI Partnership)
Franklin Academy provides a unique bridge to higher education through our Early College Program. Through our strategic partnership with the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and other prestigious institutions, students have access to over 1,400 college-level courses. This allows ambitious scholars to earn transferable university credits and explore specialized majors while still in high school.
Pillar 3: Post-AP Advanced Coursework
For students who have successfully mastered the AP curriculum, we offer Post-AP courses. These are advanced, seminar-style classes that dive deeper into specialized fields—such as Multivariate Calculus, Advanced Organic Chemistry, or high-level Literary Criticism. These courses mirror the intensity of upper-division university seminars, providing our most advanced students with an intellectual ceiling that traditional high schools cannot match.
Intellectual Independence & Global Discourse
The Collegiate Seminar Model
In our High School division, we move beyond lectures to a seminar-based methodology.
Critical Humanities
Students engage in profound philosophical analysis, such as our 11th-grade study of Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment, paired with a high-level survey of American History.
Trilingual Academic Fluency
Students utilize English, Mandarin, and Spanish not just as subjects, but as vehicles for academic research and formal debate, preparing them for the global stage.
Strategic Academic Advising
Your Roadmap to the Top 30
Our academics are paired with individualized Academic & College Advising. We work with students from 9th grade onward to curate a specific mix of AP, Early College, and Post-AP courses that perfectly aligns with their target university’s expectations and their own professional ambitions.
Take the Next Step
Join the Ranks of Franklin Scholars
Are you ready for a high school experience that challenges the limits of your potential? Explore our detailed course listings or contact our admissions office to learn more about the Franklin difference.