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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	N-CSRS
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20161130
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DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170201
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20170201

FILER:

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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN HIGH INCOME TRUST
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		IRS NUMBER:				941693697
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0531

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		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
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		FILM NUMBER:		17563021

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906
		BUSINESS PHONE:		650-312-2000

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		STREET 1:		ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY
		CITY:			SAN MATEO
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94403-1906

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AGE HIGH INCOME FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AGE FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19810128
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