Benjamin Franklin High School
Home of the Falcons
Lake Terrace, New Orleans • Established 1957 • Green, White & Orange
About the School
Founded in 1957 as a school for academically gifted students, Benjamin Franklin High School has long been one of Louisiana’s top-ranked public schools. In 1990 it moved to the campus of the University of New Orleans near Lake Pontchartrain.
The Falcons pair rigorous academics with a proud tradition of graduates who have shaped music, culture, and public life.
The Falcons pair rigorous academics with a proud tradition of graduates who have shaped music, culture, and public life.
Quick Facts
Founded: 1957
Mascot: Falcons
Colors: Green, White & Orange
Location: UNO campus, Lake Terrace
Status: Active academic magnet
Mascot: Falcons
Colors: Green, White & Orange
Location: UNO campus, Lake Terrace
Status: Active academic magnet
Notable Alumni
Wynton Marsalis — Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter.
Wendell Pierce — acclaimed actor.
Cedric Richmond — former U.S. Congressman and White House advisor.
Wendell Pierce — acclaimed actor.
Cedric Richmond — former U.S. Congressman and White House advisor.
Reunion News & Alumni
Falcons fly together. Visit Ben Franklin’s alumni resources for reunion dates and class news — and check back here for updates.
