Very Good
#933 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 33% in state
Franklin Towne Chs
High School · Franklin Towne Chs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter high school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5301 Tacony St Building 108 Box 310, Philadelphia, PA 19137
- Math 54% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Franklin Towne Chs score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Franklin Towne Chs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,401
Median home value
$212,700
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 822 | Compare → |
| First Philadelphia Preparatory CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,818 | Compare → |
| Frankford HSEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 857 | Compare → |
| Mariana Bracetti Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,506 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin Towne Chs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,736NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Franklin Towne Chs is listed in Franklin Towne CHS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Towne Chs
Franklin Towne Chs is a public high school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Franklin Towne Chs, serving approximately 1,314 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #933 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Towne Chs
What grades does Franklin Towne Chs serve?
Franklin Towne Chs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Franklin Towne Chs?
Franklin Towne Chs has an enrollment of approximately 1,314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Towne Chs?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Towne Chs is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Towne Chs rank in PA?
Franklin Towne Chs ranks #933 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Franklin Towne Chs's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Towne Chs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Franklin Towne Chs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Towne Chs has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Franklin Towne Chs a charter school?
Yes, Franklin Towne Chs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Franklin Towne Chs a Title I school?
No, Franklin Towne Chs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Towne Chs?
99.5% of students at Franklin Towne Chs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (215) 289-5000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 19137)
- 7,933
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19137; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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