Serving 1,261 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Towne Chs ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Franklin Towne Chs's student population of 1,261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Franklin Towne Chs is 0.61, 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)
82%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
14%
14%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
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 Franklin Towne Chs often compared to?
Franklin Towne Chsis often viewed alongside schools like Mast Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Towne Chs?
The graduation rate of Franklin Towne Chs is 99%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Franklin Towne Chs?
1,261 students attend Franklin Towne Chs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Franklin Towne Chs students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Towne Chs?
Franklin Towne Chs has a student ration of 18:1, 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
What school district is Franklin Towne Chs part of?
Franklin Towne Chs is part of Franklin Towne CHS School District.
School Reviews
5 9/8/2023
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!
5 5/12/2023
They treat their students to be responsible for their own academic scores and always lend a helping hand.
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