Franklin Benjamin High School

Public 9-12

 550 N Broad St
       Philadelphia, PA  19130-4016


(215) 400-7600

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
648th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,117 Help


Feeder schools for Franklin Benjamin High School:

Elementary:    Bache-Martin School
    Dunbar Paul L School
    Greenfield Albert Middle School
    Kearny Gen Philip School
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Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.4%
Hispanic:
20.0%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Franklin Benjamin High School ranks worse than 96.1% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 42nd among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.34. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Franklin Benjamin 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 Racial makeup is: African American (70.4%), Hispanic (20%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin Benjamin High School is 10.9, which is the 7th best among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin Benjamin High School is $20,117, which is the 15th highest among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Franklin Benjamin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Benjamin High School 648th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Franklin Benjamin High School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin Benjamin High School

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Rank History for all students at Franklin Benjamin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 0.47 578th 583 0.9%
2004 0.57 585th 590 0.8%
2005 0.20 592nd 593 0.2%
2006 0.56 599th 604 0.8%
2007 1.00 602nd 615 2.1%
2008 1.60 611th 621 1.6%
2009 3.92 600th 632 5.1%
2010 8.22 608th 649 6.3%
2011 2.21 639th 660 3.2%
2012 2.08 636th 664 4.2%
2013 0.74 576th 591 2.5%
2014 0.31 573rd 580 1.2%
2015 0.95 667th 680 1.9%
2016 0.87 659th 677 2.7%
2017 0.73 654th 663 1.4%
2018 1.63 648th 673 3.7%
2019 2.74 647th 693 6.6%
2021 1.37 530th 537 1.3%
2022 2.88 621st 634 2.1%
2023 4.34 648th 674 3.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Franklin Benjamin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.84 47th 85 44.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin Benjamin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.46 632nd 652 3.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Franklin Benjamin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.39 416th 502 17.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Franklin Benjamin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.13 234th 260 10.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin Benjamin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.15 242nd 252 4.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Franklin Benjamin High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 7 1397 5 54 0 n/a n/a 0 1463
1989 8 1220 2 31 0 n/a n/a 0 1261
1990 5 1027 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1069
1991 8 1073 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
1992 6 1192 2 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1253
1993 8 1374 3 65 0 n/a n/a 0 1450
1994 7 1534 3 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1601
1995 11 1506 4 38 1 n/a n/a 0 1560
1996 11 1506 4 38 1 n/a n/a 0 1560
1997 8 1332 1 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1381
1998 15 1348 0 37 1 n/a n/a 0 1401
1999 10 1309 0 39 1 n/a n/a 0 1359
2000 13 1345 0 48 1 n/a n/a 0 1407
2001 20 1363 3 48 1 n/a n/a 0 1435
2002 11 1270 5 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1338
2003 11 1270 5 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1338
2004 13 1075 3 66 0 n/a n/a 0 1157
2005 3 1090 5 67 1 n/a n/a 0 1166
2006 9 840 22 50 1 n/a n/a 0 922
2007 7 702 30 39 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2008 11 635 27 35 0 n/a n/a 2 710
2009 9 557 19 41 0 n/a n/a 4 630
2010 7 598 20 49 1 n/a n/a 1 676
2011 6 579 36 51 2 0 4 0 678
2012 5 497 31 54 1 0 4 0 592
2013 4 427 32 76 2 0 5 0 546
2014 8 699 33 95 0 0 8 0 843
2015 12 548 38 97 0 0 8 0 703
2016 9 516 31 46 1 0 9 0 612
2017 13 461 19 35 2 0 8 0 538
2018 20 409 13 37 0 0 5 0 484
2019 13 348 16 31 0 0 12 0 420
2020 8 310 8 36 0 0 18 0 380
2021 11 360 15 57 0 0 18 0 461
2022 9 396 13 84 0 1 25 0 528
2023 10 328 16 93 0 0 19 0 466

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 Benjamin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1463 78.0 18.7 n/a
1989 1261 73.0 17.2 n/a
1990 1069 75.0 14.2 0
1991 1120 67.0 16.7 n/a
1992 1253 68.0 18.4 n/a
1993 1450 74.0 19.6 n/a
1994 1601 74.0 21.6 n/a
1995 1560 82.0 19.0 n/a
1996 1560 82.0 19.0 n/a
1997 1381 85.0 16.2 n/a
1998 1401 74.0 18.9 n/a
1999 1359 69.0 19.7 n/a
2000 1407 67.5 20.8 89.6
2001 1435 66.0 21.7 89.2
2002 1338 58.0 23.1 90.1
2003 1338 58.0 23.1 90.1
2004 1157 57.0 20.3 99.7
2005 1166 60.0 19.4 99.7
2006 922 58.0 15.9 90.3
2007 778 49.1 15.8 88.2
2008 710 46.5 15.3 88.3
2009 630 44.9 14.0 90.1
2010 676 57.0 11.8 97.5
2011 678 55.0 12.3 97.9
2012 592 40.6 14.5 99.5
2013 546 40.4 13.4 99.5
2014 843 50.6 16.6 99.6
2015 703 55.0 12.7 99.6
2016 612 44.0 13.9 100
2017 538 41.5 12.9 99.1
2018 484 35.6 13.5 100
2019 420 41.4 10.1 99.8
2020 380 34.2 11.0 100
2021 461 36.1 12.7 99.3
2022 528 42.3 12.4 99.4
2023 466 42.5 10.9 100

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 Benjamin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1463 78.0 18.7 n/a
1989 1261 73.0 17.2 n/a
1990 1069 75.0 14.2 0
1991 1120 67.0 16.7 n/a
1992 1253 68.0 18.4 n/a
1993 1450 74.0 19.6 n/a
1994 1601 74.0 21.6 n/a
1995 1560 82.0 19.0 n/a
1996 1560 82.0 19.0 n/a
1997 1381 85.0 16.2 n/a
1998 1401 74.0 18.9 n/a
1999 1359 69.0 19.7 n/a
2000 1407 67.5 20.8 89.6
2001 1435 66.0 21.7 89.2
2002 1338 58.0 23.1 90.1
2003 1338 58.0 23.1 90.1
2004 1157 57.0 20.3 99.7
2005 1166 60.0 19.4 99.7
2006 922 58.0 15.9 90.3
2007 778 49.1 15.8 88.2
2008 710 46.5 15.3 88.3
2009 630 44.9 14.0 90.1
2010 676 57.0 11.8 97.5
2011 678 55.0 12.3 97.9
2012 592 40.6 14.5 99.5
2013 546 40.4 13.4 99.5
2014 843 50.6 16.6 99.6
2015 703 55.0 12.7 99.6
2016 612 44.0 13.9 100
2017 538 41.5 12.9 99.1
2018 484 35.6 13.5 100
2019 420 41.4 10.1 99.8
2020 380 34.2 11.0 100
2021 461 36.1 12.7 99.3
2022 528 42.3 12.4 99.4
2023 466 42.5 10.9 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Franklin Benjamin High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,276 (14.8%) $13,080 (85.2%) $15,357
2020 $4,253 (22.4%) $14,738 (77.6%) $18,991
2021 $4,046 (24.4%) $12,526 (75.6%) $16,572
2022 $10,634 (52.9%) $9,482 (47.1%) $20,117

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin Benjamin High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 647th of 693 High schoolsRanks 648th of 674 High schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Franklin Benjamin High School)7.53.9
 3.6%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Franklin Benjamin High School)21.99.2
 12.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Franklin Benjamin High School)14.312.2
 2.1%
   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 Students420466
 11%
African American348328
 5.7%
American Indian00
Asian1616
Hispanic3193
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White1310
 23.1%
Two or More Races1219
 58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%100%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Benjamin High School

Franklin Benjamin High School ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Pennsylvania high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Franklin Benjamin High School.

Franklin Benjamin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bache-Martin School
Elementary : Dunbar Paul L School
Elementary : Greenfield Albert Middle School
Elementary : Kearny Gen Philip School
Elementary : McCall Gen George A School
Elementary : Meade Gen George C School
Elementary : Morris Robert School
Elementary : Spring Garden School
Elementary : Waring Laura W School

Students at Franklin Benjamin High School are 70% African American, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% White.


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