Serving 928 students in grades 9-12, Frankford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 55% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frankford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frankford High School's student population of 928 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
928 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frankford High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
44%
14%
Black
43%
14%
White
7%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Frankford High School often compared to?
Frankford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frankford High School?
The graduation rate of Frankford High School is 55%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Frankford High School?
928 students attend Frankford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Frankford High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frankford High School?
Frankford High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frankford High School offer ?
Frankford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frankford High School part of?
Frankford High School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
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