Serving 1,292 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Towne Chs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Towne Chs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Franklin Towne Chs's student population of 1,292 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Franklin Towne Chs ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Towne Chs is 0.66, which is more 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
#573 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
32%
16%
Black
17%
14%
White
46%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDance
Drill TeamField Hockey
LacrosseSoftball
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Wrestling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Franklin Towne Charter High School has strived to create a family-like atmosphere, where students are provided with the necessary resources and skills to succeed inside and outside of the classroom.Franklin Towne is one of the best schools in the state of Pennsylvania. Franklin Towne holds the titles of National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and the Most Spirited School in America.At Towne, students have the opportunity to pursue learning pathways respective of their personal interests, in an environment built upon respect, relationships, and effort. Students are free to explore and discover what they enjoy through a customized class schedule. Offering a wide range of courses, sports, and extracurricular activities, students can truly find their place at Towne. Graduates of Franklin Towne leave as confident, well-prepared young adults eager to conquer new endeavors.It takes a Towne to raise a child, and everyone is family here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Towne Chs's ranking?
Franklin Towne Chs is ranked #573 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Franklin Towne Chs often compared to?
Franklin Towne Chsis often viewed alongside schools like Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Towne Chs?
The graduation rate of Franklin Towne Chs is 96%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Franklin Towne Chs?
1,292 students attend Franklin Towne Chs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Franklin Towne Chs students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Towne Chs?
Franklin Towne Chs has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Towne Chs offer ?
Franklin Towne Chs offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Towne Chs part of?
Franklin Towne Chs is part of Franklin Towne CHS School District.
In what neighborhood is Franklin Towne Chs located?
Franklin Towne Chs is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
They treat their students to be responsible for their own academic scores and always lend a helping hand.
5 10/10/2025
I joined the Franklin Towne family in the summer of 2003 as a teacher and now twenty years later I can't think of anywhere that I would rather be and eventually end my professional career. Sure, the faculty, students, staff, administration, and buildings have changed over the years however, the change has continued to evolve in the right direction beginning with their current leadership team. Franklin Towne has also adapted to a constantly changing educational and cultural landscape and has risen to meet some of the most turbulent challenges---moving to a 1:1 school during the COVID-19 pandemic and hiring an expert in training the staff best practices of remote learning or in the wake of the George Floyd protests, Franklin Towne was proactively entering the school year in bringing in a respected professional expert Brooks Scott who trained our teachers on how to handle difficult questions and concerns over both a virtual zoom platform and in person as well as training on unconscious bias and most importantly building allyship in the workplace. Franklin Towne Charter High School remains committed to putting students and the community first!
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