Top Rankings
Franklin Towne CHS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,292 students in Franklin Towne CHS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Franklin Towne CHS School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,932 Schools
# Students
1,292 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Franklin Towne CHS School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
57%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.60
% 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
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,213 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$16,678
$23,724
Spending / Student (21-22)
$14,213
$23,146
Best Franklin Towne CHS School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Towne Chs
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin Towne CHS School District?
Franklin Towne CHS School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,292 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Towne CHS School District?
Franklin Towne CHS School District is ranked #93 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Towne CHS School District?
46% of Franklin Towne CHS School District 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 School District?
Franklin Towne CHS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Franklin Towne CHS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,213 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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