Franklin Towne Charter High School

Public, Charter 9-12

 5301 Tacony St Building 108
       Philadelphia, PA  19137-2308


(215) 289-5000

District: Franklin Towne Charter High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
106th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,078 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  1,282

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
Hispanic:
27.4%
African American:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.9% Help


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Compare Details Franklin Towne Charter High School ranks better than 84.3% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.18. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Franklin Towne Charter High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Franklin Towne Charter High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), Hispanic (27.4%), African American (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Towne Charter High School is 18.3. (See more...)
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Compare Franklin Towne Charter High School employs 70 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Towne Charter High School is $7,078.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Franklin Towne Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Towne Charter High School 106th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Franklin Towne Charter High School in the ranking list.)

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Franklin Towne Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Towne Charter High School 62nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin Towne Charter High School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Towne Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 3.62 541st 583 7.2%
2004 4.14 550th 590 6.8%
2005 13.36 528th 593 11.0%
2006 20.87 533rd 604 11.8%
2007 60.41 287th 615 53.3%
2008 47.87 397th 621 36.1%
2009 37.26 489th 632 22.6%
2010 49.46 400th 649 38.4%
2011 63.82 278th 660 57.9%
2012 72.62 174th 664 73.8%
2015 84.86 55th 680 91.9%
2016 84.92 47th 677 93.1%
2017 84.36 55th 663 91.7%
2018 86.57 39th 673 94.2%
2019 88.69 30th 693 95.7%
2022 59.04 302nd 634 52.4%
2023 81.18 106th 674 84.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Towne Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.00 26th 652 96.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Franklin Towne Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.81 70th 502 86.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Franklin Towne Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.33 35th 260 86.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Towne Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.27 21st 252 91.7%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin Towne Charter High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.96 73rd 577 87.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, November 22, 2021

Open Quote Me encanto esta secundaria me fui y todos me trataron con mucha amabilidad todos muy respetos tengo a mi sobrina estudiando hay también me habla muy bien de esa secundaria. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Franklin Towne Charter High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 336 81 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 646 117 14 77 0 n/a n/a 0 854
2003 646 117 14 77 0 n/a n/a 0 854
2004 787 119 13 82 2 n/a n/a 0 1003
2005 663 154 30 83 0 n/a n/a 0 930
2006 733 104 44 137 4 n/a n/a 0 1022
2007 838 67 25 61 1 n/a n/a 0 992
2008 653 61 11 66 4 n/a n/a 159 954
2009 788 67 14 100 5 n/a n/a 16 990
2010 715 68 17 106 6 n/a n/a 47 959
2011 760 68 23 109 6 0 0 0 966
2012 735 61 25 108 4 0 0 0 933
2013 786 71 20 134 2 0 0 0 1013
2014 900 98 19 170 0 2 1 0 1190
2015 885 108 19 187 0 4 6 0 1209
2016 860 104 14 181 2 3 32 0 1196
2017 855 95 18 192 1 5 26 0 1192
2018 796 113 16 211 1 7 18 0 1162
2019 803 129 21 233 1 9 26 0 1222
2020 748 140 26 255 0 10 13 0 1192
2021 728 164 20 291 2 10 14 0 1229
2022 712 173 25 314 2 7 28 0 1261
2023 710 162 24 351 2 4 29 0 1282

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Franklin Towne Charter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 456 22.4 20.4 0
2002 854 54.2 15.8 0
2003 854 54.2 15.8 0
2004 1003 55.0 18.2 0
2005 930 60.0 15.5 0
2006 1022 56.0 18.3 0
2007 992 54.0 18.4 0
2008 954 124.0 7.7 n/a
2009 990 59.4 16.7 45.1
2010 959 56.1 17.0 55.2
2011 966 58.0 16.6 48.7
2012 933 54.0 17.2 47.6
2013 1013 56.6 17.8 51.2
2014 1190 67.0 17.7 56.2
2015 1209 66.0 18.3 61.7
2016 1196 67.0 17.8 67.1
2017 1192 67.6 17.6 66.9
2018 1162 65.0 17.8 65.5
2019 1222 65.7 18.5 63.8
2020 1192 65.7 18.1 60.5
2021 1229 66.5 18.4 62.3
2022 1261 72.2 17.4 60.6
2023 1282 70.0 18.3 66.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Franklin Towne Charter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 456 22.4 20.4 0
2002 854 54.2 15.8 0
2003 854 54.2 15.8 0
2004 1003 55.0 18.2 0
2005 930 60.0 15.5 0
2006 1022 56.0 18.3 0
2007 992 54.0 18.4 0
2008 954 124.0 7.7 n/a
2009 990 59.4 16.7 45.1
2010 959 56.1 17.0 55.2
2011 966 58.0 16.6 48.7
2012 933 54.0 17.2 47.6
2013 1013 56.6 17.8 51.2
2014 1190 67.0 17.7 56.2
2015 1209 66.0 18.3 61.7
2016 1196 67.0 17.8 67.1
2017 1192 67.6 17.6 66.9
2018 1162 65.0 17.8 65.5
2019 1222 65.7 18.5 63.8
2020 1192 65.7 18.1 60.5
2021 1229 66.5 18.4 62.3
2022 1261 72.2 17.4 60.6
2023 1282 70.0 18.3 66.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Towne Charter High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $00 (0.0%) $6,195 (100.0%) $6,195
2021 $00 (0.0%) $5,837 (100.0%) $5,837
2022 $00 (0.0%) $7,078 (100.0%) $7,078

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Towne Charter High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 30th of 693 High schoolsRanks 106th of 674 High schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Franklin Towne Charter High School)94.647.2
 47.4%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Franklin Towne Charter High School)8161.5
 19.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Franklin Towne Charter High School)93.984.6
 9.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12221282
 4.9%
African American129162
 25.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2124
 14.3%
Hispanic233351
 50.6%
Pacific Islander94
 55.6%
White803710
 11.6%
Two or More Races2629
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.8%66.9%
 3.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,282 students attended Franklin Towne Charter High School.

Franklin Towne Charter High School ranks 106th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Franklin Towne Charter High School are 55% White, 27% Hispanic, 13% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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