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Franklin LC

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 616 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130.0

(215)400-7570

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4/10
#377
Rank 377 out of 625
Top 60%
English Language Arts7/10 · #245 · 61st percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #450 · 28th percentile
Science4/10 · #423 · 31st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Franklin LC sits in the lively Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia, just steps from the Art Museum and Kelly Drive — a great spot for families who want an urban, walkable lifestyle with plenty of green space nearby. The school shows a real strength in English, which may appeal to families with kids who thrive in reading and writing-focused environments, though math and science scores suggest there's room for growth in those areas. It's a solid option for Fairmount and Spring Garden families looking for a neighborhood school with a community feel in one of Philly's most livable corridors.

Student Demographics

176 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
84 (48%)
Hispanic
59 (34%)
Asian
17 (10%)
White
9 (5%)
Multiple Races
6 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners46 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged125 (71%)
Students with Disabilities16 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

918
Enrollment
65
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

87.8%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.

12
AP Courses
offered
18.2%
AP Participation
of students
160
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 Programs10/10 · #6 · 99th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found