Franklin Towne Charter High School

Franklin Towne Charter High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
5301 Tacony St,  Philadelphia, PA
4.4
4.1
1,261 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
68.9%
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
307:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
55.4%
Hispanic
27.4%
Black
12.6%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best Charter HS in Pennsylvania
#14 Niche Standout HS in Pennsylvania
#16 Best Public HS Teachers in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 385 Students
Penn State 250 Students
Drexel University 234 Students
Holy Family University 211 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 194 Students
La Salle University 160 Students
University of Pennsylvania 156 Students
Penn State Abington 133 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 132 Students
Community College of Philadelphia 116 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 160 Students
Business 132 Students
Psychology 108 Students
Biology 80 Students
Computer Science 65 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 59 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Finance 34 Students
Accounting 33 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 827 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/2/2025
Enjoyed this school, having a great time. My grades and overall experiences with teachers and academics are fantastic.
4.0 Senior
11/15/2024
I'm a senior I'm Franklin Towne CHS. I think it's a nice school, the academics are challenging in a good way. I've always had an A or my lowest was a B+. My best experiences was meeting my friends and gaining the independence that I got from highschool. But the worst part is the lack of fun events. Freshman year we had all these fun events at the end of the quarter to give us a mental break and reward us for our success. Now we don't do that. If so it's one per year and it usually only has certain people instead of everyone. Overall I had a nice four years here, earning my independence, growing, making friends and being successful along the way.
4.0 Senior
10/29/2024
I have been apart of Franklin Towne since the elementary school, and have grew up here. They have been very supportive throughout the years, and helped me in many ways. I would like student opinions for things go on in the school to be more taken in account on a daily basis.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 54 Reviews
3.0 student
5/22/2025
My time at Franklin Towne was okay as I soon graduate as a member of the 2025 class, but if I could do it over again, I definitely wouldn’t have chosen to progress my academic career at this school for the next four years. To students considering this school, don’t completely rule out Franklin Towne...
1.0 parent
9/23/2024
Franklin Towne Charter High School is going through a revocation because of its racist environment. The new administration likes to brag about all the changes it made, but those changes are superficial and do nothing to give justice to the many Black students who never had a shot at enrollment. The...
5.0 parent
3/9/2022
My child really developed at this school. The staff is dedicated. The approach to learning is focused but the also have an environment of joy. I also feel like my child was safe. I would highly recommend this school.
2.0 parent
9/13/2020
Little prejudice with some Teachers and staff

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Franklin Towne Charter High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 5301 Tacony St in Philadelphia, PA. The school has a total enrollment of 1,261 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 34.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Franklin Towne Charter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $248,440. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maritime Academy, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Franklin Towne Charter High School.

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