School Address: 999 Jamaica Ave Brooklyn NY 11208
School District: New York City Geographic District #19
County: Kings County
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Franklin K. Lane High School, located at 999 Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, was a public high school named after Franklin Knight Lane, an American political leader and Secretary of the Interior. The school opened in 1923 and served students from Brooklyn and Queens. Known for its large campus and distinctive building, Franklin K. Lane High School was once noted for its diverse student body and robust academic and extracurricular programs. However, in the later years, the school faced challenges such as declining academic performance and safety concerns, leading to its eventual phase-out. The last graduating class was in 2011, after which the building was repurposed to house several smaller high schools, each focused on specific educational themes or programs. These smaller schools aim to provide more personalized and focused education for students.