Benjamin Franklin High School is a public high school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school, located north of Center City, is a part of the School District of Philadelphia. Franklin serves sections of North Philadelphia and Center City. Franklin is a mostly African American school.
Serving 570 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Benjamin 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Franklin Benjamin High School serves the southwest part of Philadelphia, PA, covering an attendance area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most students live within a 1.4-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franklin Benjamin High School's student population of 570 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Franklin Benjamin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Benjamin High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2664 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
19%
16%
Black
71%
14%
White
2%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Electrons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Benjamin High School's ranking?
Franklin Benjamin High School is ranked #2664 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Benjamin High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Benjamin High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Franklin Benjamin High School?
570 students attend Franklin Benjamin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Franklin Benjamin High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Benjamin High School?
Franklin Benjamin High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Benjamin High School offer ?
Franklin Benjamin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Benjamin High School part of?
Franklin Benjamin High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Benjamin High School located?
Franklin Benjamin High School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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