Benjamin Franklin High School

Benjamin Franklin High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
550 N Broad St,  Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia City School District
3.1
5.0
528 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
910
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.04
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.04
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
910
Math
460
Verbal
450
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
230:1

Student Diversity

Male
59.7%
Female
40.3%
Black
70.4%
Hispanic
20%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
White
2.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 54 Students
Community College of Philadelphia 33 Students
Drexel University 29 Students
Penn State 24 Students
University of Pittsburgh 18 Students
University of Pennsylvania 18 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 17 Students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 16 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 15 Students
Lincoln University of Pennsylvania 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 15 Students
Business 11 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 11 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Small Business Management 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Early Childhood Education 6 Students
Automotive Engineering Technician 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 50 Reviews
3.0 Junior
2/16/2024
I barely surviving and the environment I haven't feel it safe cause there so much peoples that are there just to mess people up that doesn't feel that safety in the school or out of the school leaving to go your home and always checking if somebody isn't following you to beat you up the girls can be mean the counselor of my grades always have students in her rooms so it's complicated to reach help but the safe center it's my safe place of all the school it always bother me that when its needed the bathroom of all floors are closed yes there many that spend in the hall skipping classes yeah cause we're teens trying to kill time cause the class can be dead boring and not feeling useless most of the time.
4.0 Senior
9/28/2023
My experience at my school isn't bad or good. It is in between. Some kids in my school could be a bit childish and immature. I wish the kids could change their behavior. During lunchtime, I hope the staff can take care of the kids who are being playful and playing around.
1.0 Freshman
6/26/2020
Transferred because of how bad this school was. There should be more extra curricular activities so they can keep kids off the streets. No role model
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 student
8/25/2010
I love my school. It's extremely supportive and our principle is the best in Philadelphia. He has really turned our school around. Compared to our surrounding schools, I believe our school stands out. We have excellent programs that keeps student busy and off the streets. Our test scores are truly r...
parent
2/23/2010
My son is in his first year there. Already he's been suspended in October for not understanding what a pink slip was and how serious it was if he didn't take it. Tried to have conferences with teachers and counselor, they said they would help him better himself by putting him on probation and gettin...
5.0 student
12/17/2007

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Benjamin Franklin High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Philadelphia, PA and is served by the Philadelphia City School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 528 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Benjamin Franklin High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.04, the graduation rate is 67%, and the average SAT score is 910. The average home value in this area is $623,485. Discover additional schools in the area, like Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School, Franklin Learning Center, Science Leadership Academy, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benjamin Franklin High School.

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