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
22
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
99%

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
3.57
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
34.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
68.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
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%
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School Rankings

#5 Best Charter HS in Pennsylvania
#14 Niche Standout HS in Pennsylvania
#16 Best Public HS Teachers in Pennsylvania
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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 374 Students
Penn State 241 Students
Drexel University 225 Students
Holy Family University 196 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 181 Students
University of Pennsylvania 144 Students
La Salle University 141 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 134 Students
Penn State Abington 133 Students
Community College of Philadelphia 115 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 158 Students
Business 128 Students
Psychology 106 Students
Biology 71 Students
Computer Science 63 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 33 Students
Accounting 31 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 820 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/29/2024
My Experience with Franklin Towne has been great. they are an amazing school with great racecourses, whether it's the related arts building or the amazing staff. All the teachers and staff are always there to help and provide plenty of opportunities to make sure your succeeding.
5.0 Parent
9/10/2024
My family has been part of FTCHS for 10 years - 3 kids. My final child is a senior and we all agree in my household that while FTCHS is strict they definitely provide a top notch education.
5.0
8/1/2024
Great school with genuine values. The students, parents, and staff all strive to make it a better place.
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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