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Frankford High School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 5000 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124.0

(215)400-7200

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1/10
#603
Rank 603 out of 625
Top 96%
English Language Arts1/10 · #611 · 3rd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #602 · 4th percentile
Science1/10 · #566 · 8th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Frankford High School sits in the heart of Northeast Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood, a dense, working-class community with deep roots and a gritty, no-frills character that longtime residents take pride in. The school faces real academic challenges, with scores placing it among the lower tier statewide, but it may appeal to families who are deeply embedded in the neighborhood and looking for a local option with a familiar community feel. Families considering Frankford should go in with clear eyes and explore what support resources and extracurriculars the school offers beyond the numbers.

Student Demographics

115 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
59 (51%)
African American
46 (40%)
White
5 (4%)
Multiple Races
3 (3%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners26 (23%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged99 (86%)
Students with Disabilities31 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

909
Enrollment
64.3
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

61.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

5
AP Courses
offered
5.3%
AP Participation
of students
49
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #83 · 88th percentile

168 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found