Is Frankford High School a good school?

Frankford High School ranks in the bottom 3.6% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Frankford High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 923 students attended Frankford High School.

What is the racial makeup of Frankford High School?

Students at Frankford High School are 46% Hispanic, 44% African American, 5% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Frankford High School?

Frankford High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bridesburg School Elementary : Hopkinson Francis School Elementary : Juniata Park Academy Elementary : Lawton Henry W School Elementary : Marshall John School Elementary : Mastery Cs-Smedley Campus Elementary : Stearne Allen Middle School Elementary : Sullivan James J School Elementary : Ziegler William High School Middle : Harding Warren G Middle School

Frankford High School

Summary:

Frankford High School is a public high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 923 students in grades 9-12. Located in a predominantly Hispanic (46.37%) and African American (43.55%) community, the school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frankford High School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 2.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Algebra I, compared to 34.1% at the state level and 25.2% in the district. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, ranging from 53.0% to 57.5% in recent years, and high dropout rates, from 8.2% to 16.9%. When compared to nearby schools like The Linc (73.8% graduation rate), Lincoln High School (59.7%), and Olney High School (81.9%), Frankford High School's performance is significantly lower.

Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 99% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Frankford High School's per-student spending has increased in recent years, from $12,861 in 2018-2019 to $19,046 in 2021-2022. However, this additional funding has not translated into meaningful improvements in the school's academic outcomes or other key metrics. In contrast, the nearby Franklin Towne Charter High School significantly outperforms Frankford High School across various measures, highlighting the potential impact of school choice and alternative educational models in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5000 Oxford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124-2610

(215) 400-7200

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
650^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,046

Feeder schools for Frankford High School:

Elementary:	Bridesburg School
	Hopkinson Francis School
	Juniata Park Academy
	Lawton Henry W School
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	Marshall John School
	Mastery Cs-Smedley Campus
	Stearne Allen Middle School
	Sullivan James J School
	Ziegler William High School
Middle:	Harding Warren G Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 923

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.4%

African American:

43.6%

White:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frankford High School ranks worse than 96.4% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 43^rd among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.24. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Frankford High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.4%), African American (43.6%), White (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frankford High School is 12.9, which is the 18^th best among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)

Compare Frankford High School employs 71.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frankford High School is $19,046, which is the 21^st highest among 54 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Frankford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frankford High School 650^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Frankford High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frankford High School

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Rank History for all students at Frankford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	0.89	570^th	583	2.2%
2004	1.66	565^th	590	4.2%
2005	0.82	582^nd	593	1.9%
2006	0.97	594^th	604	1.7%
2007	0.76	606^th	615	1.5%
2008	2.30	602^nd	621	3.1%
2009	0.96	623^rd	632	1.4%
2010	2.42	626^th	649	3.5%
2011	2.26	638^th	660	3.3%
2012	1.06	652^nd	664	1.8%
2013	0.69	578^th	591	2.2%
2014	0.44	565^th	580	2.6%
2015	1.29	658^th	680	3.2%
2016	0.59	668^th	677	1.3%
2017	0.87	652^nd	663	1.7%
2018	1.06	661^st	673	1.8%
2019	1.54	664^th	693	4.2%
2022	4.56	602^nd	634	5.0%
2023	4.24	650^th	674	3.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frankford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.50	58^th	85	31.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frankford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.29	633^rd	652	2.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Frankford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.70	413^th	502	17.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Frankford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.39	226^th	260	13.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frankford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.08	248^th	252	1.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frankford High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1307	669	24	112	4	n/a	n/a	-1	2115
1989	1233	608	31	117	5	n/a	n/a	0	1994
1990	1117	594	30	135	3	n/a	n/a	0	1879
1991	1049	533	35	128	3	n/a	n/a	0	1748
1992	1140	544	48	157	3	n/a	n/a	0	1892
1993	1149	546	66	199	2	n/a	n/a	0	1962
1994	1106	554	66	193	3	n/a	n/a	0	1922
1995	1183	581	66	252	2	n/a	n/a	0	2084
1996	1183	581	66	252	2	n/a	n/a	0	2084
1997	1208	589	60	290	7	n/a	n/a	0	2154
1998	1124	663	54	344	5	n/a	n/a	0	2190
1999	1058	700	53	295	5	n/a	n/a	0	2111
2000	996	771	35	363	4	n/a	n/a	0	2169
2001	847	826	37	416	7	n/a	n/a	0	2133
2002	569	1034	34	468	1	n/a	n/a	0	2106
2003	569	1034	34	468	1	n/a	n/a	0	2106
2004	439	1077	38	470	2	n/a	n/a	0	2026
2005	394	1269	34	511	6	n/a	n/a	0	2214
2006	334	1434	32	514	2	n/a	n/a	0	2316
2007	212	1224	27	476	6	n/a	n/a	0	1945
2008	191	1164	25	437	7	n/a	n/a	8	1832
2009	197	1157	30	477	6	n/a	n/a	13	1880
2010	142	1081	28	476	4	n/a	n/a	18	1749
2011	156	1054	28	559	5	0	18	0	1820
2012	129	913	19	527	4	0	17	0	1609
2013	116	750	20	478	1	1	21	0	1387
2014	120	729	20	452	1	0	26	0	1348
2015	115	637	15	407	2	0	34	0	1210
2016	124	567	11	362	3	0	32	0	1099
2017	99	566	20	362	1	0	34	0	1082
2018	85	483	14	306	1	1	33	0	923
2019	69	488	11	300	2	1	32	0	903
2020	68	422	10	367	1	1	44	0	913
2021	75	383	11	383	5	2	39	0	898
2022	62	401	10	410	4	1	40	0	928
2023	46	402	5	428	2	2	38	0	923

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frankford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2115	106.0	19.9	n/a
1989	1994	107.0	18.6	n/a
1990	1879	106.0	17.7	0
1991	1748	102.0	17.1	n/a
1992	1892	100.0	18.9	n/a
1993	1962	100.0	19.6	n/a
1994	1922	98.0	19.6	n/a
1995	2084	104.0	20.0	n/a
1996	2084	104.0	20.0	n/a
1997	2154	105.0	20.5	n/a
1998	2190	107.0	20.5	n/a
1999	2111	100.0	21.1	n/a
2000	2169	107.5	20.2	67.6
2001	2133	105.5	20.2	69
2002	2106	102.0	20.6	68.9
2003	2106	102.0	20.6	68.9
2004	2026	103.2	19.6	70.5
2005	2214	99.3	22.3	65.5
2006	2316	102.4	22.6	69.3
2007	1945	104.3	18.6	73.7
2008	1832	98.4	18.6	87.3
2009	1880	107.0	17.6	89.2
2010	1749	119.4	14.6	100.9
2011	1820	115.8	15.7	99.8
2012	1609	96.9	16.5	99.8
2013	1387	96.5	14.3	99.8
2014	1348	72.4	18.6	99.8
2015	1210	68.0	17.7	99.8
2016	1099	63.0	17.4	100
2017	1082	72.5	14.9	99.3
2018	923	58.1	15.8	99.9
2019	903	63.8	14.1	100
2020	913	55.0	16.5	99.9
2021	898	66.0	13.5	99.7
2022	928	66.9	13.8	99.7
2023	923	71.2	12.9	99.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frankford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2115	106.0	19.9	n/a
1989	1994	107.0	18.6	n/a
1990	1879	106.0	17.7	0
1991	1748	102.0	17.1	n/a
1992	1892	100.0	18.9	n/a
1993	1962	100.0	19.6	n/a
1994	1922	98.0	19.6	n/a
1995	2084	104.0	20.0	n/a
1996	2084	104.0	20.0	n/a
1997	2154	105.0	20.5	n/a
1998	2190	107.0	20.5	n/a
1999	2111	100.0	21.1	n/a
2000	2169	107.5	20.2	67.6
2001	2133	105.5	20.2	69
2002	2106	102.0	20.6	68.9
2003	2106	102.0	20.6	68.9
2004	2026	103.2	19.6	70.5
2005	2214	99.3	22.3	65.5
2006	2316	102.4	22.6	69.3
2007	1945	104.3	18.6	73.7
2008	1832	98.4	18.6	87.3
2009	1880	107.0	17.6	89.2
2010	1749	119.4	14.6	100.9
2011	1820	115.8	15.7	99.8
2012	1609	96.9	16.5	99.8
2013	1387	96.5	14.3	99.8
2014	1348	72.4	18.6	99.8
2015	1210	68.0	17.7	99.8
2016	1099	63.0	17.4	100
2017	1082	72.5	14.9	99.3
2018	923	58.1	15.8	99.9
2019	903	63.8	14.1	100
2020	913	55.0	16.5	99.9
2021	898	66.0	13.5	99.7
2022	928	66.9	13.8	99.7
2023	923	71.2	12.9	99.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frankford High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,305 (17.9%)	$10,556 (82.1%)	$12,861
2020	$3,385 (22.5%)	$11,627 (77.5%)	$15,012
2021	$3,837 (26.1%)	$10,868 (73.9%)	$14,705
2022	$9,567 (50.2%)	$9,479 (49.8%)	$19,046

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frankford High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 664^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 650^th of 674 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Frankford High School)	11.9	2.6	9.3%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Frankford High School)	4.6	4.9	0.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Frankford High School)	19.6	19.8	0.2%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	903	923	2.2%
African American	488	402	17.6%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	11	5	54.5%
Hispanic	300	428	42.7%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	69	46	33.3%
Two or More Races	32	38	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	99.9%	0.1%

Schools Near Frankford High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frankford High School	Public	9-12	5000 Oxford Ave	Philadelphia	19124	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7200	923	71	12.9	99.9%	46 (5.0%)	402 (43.6%)	428 (46.4%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (4.1%)	4.2	650^th of 674 public high schools	3.6%		4.6	602^nd of 634 public high schools	5.0%	48	2.6	4.9	19.8	$19,046	$9,567	$9,479
Fels Samuel High School	Public	9-12	5500 Langdon Street	Philadelphia	19111	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7100	1,053	72	14.7	100.0%	44 (4.2%)	474 (45.0%)	418 (39.7%)	71 (6.7%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	38 (3.6%)	5.2	638^th of 674 public high schools	5.3%		3.9	609^th of 634 public high schools	3.9%	29	2.6	9.0	27.1	$17,250	$9,036	$8,214
Franklin Towne Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5301 Tacony St Building 108	Philadelphia	19137	Philadelphia County	Franklin Towne Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 289-5000	1,282	70	18.3	66.9%	710 (55.4%)	162 (12.6%)	351 (27.4%)	24 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	29 (2.3%)	81.2	106^th of 674 public high schools	84.3%		59	302^nd of 634 public high schools	52.4%	196	47.2	61.5	84.6	$7,078	$00	$7,078
Olney High School	Public	9-12	100 W Duncannon Ave	Philadelphia	19120	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(215) 400-4000	1,196	23	51.5	99.7%	13 (1.1%)	412 (34.4%)	661 (55.3%)	67 (5.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.5%)	5.8	632^nd of 674 public high schools	6.2%					(n/a)	6.1	8.2	25.0
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North	Public	9-12	4224 N Front St	Philadelphia	19140	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(267) 754-1400	42	10	4.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	30 (71.4%)	11 (26.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	2.6	672^nd of 674 public high schools	0.3%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	6.7	$66,835	$15,067	$51,767
Edison High School/Fareira Skills	Public	9-12	151 West Luzerne Street	Philadelphia	19140	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3900	886	72	12.2	100.0%	14 (1.6%)	268 (30.2%)	582 (65.7%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.9%)	4.1	651^st of 674 public high schools	3.4%		5.6	590^th of 634 public high schools	6.9%	61	3.1	5.7	17.4	$19,965	$10,967	$8,998
Mastbaum Jules E Area Vocational-Technical School	Public	9-12	3116 Frankford Avenue	Philadelphia	19134	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7220	571	43	13.2	100.0%	26 (4.6%)	252 (44.1%)	256 (44.8%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.9%)	8.8	608^th of 674 public high schools	9.8%		6.7	585^th of 634 public high schools	7.7%	23	6.7	17.9	31.8	$11,562	$6,455	$5,107
Northeast High School	Public	9-12	1601 Cottman Ave	Philadelphia	19111	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3200	3,352	183	18.2	100.0%	467 (13.9%)	863 (25.7%)	1,020 (30.4%)	808 (24.1%)	9 (0.3%)	5 (0.1%)	180 (5.4%)	39.7	458^th of 674 public high schools	32.0%		38.3	459^th of 634 public high schools	27.6%	1	32.8	36.1	53.6	$16,006	$8,328	$7,678
The Linc	Public	9-12	122 W Erie Ave	Philadelphia	19140	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3940	221	16	13.8	100.0%	6 (2.7%)	81 (36.7%)	124 (56.1%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	4.6	646^th of 674 public high schools	4.2%		7.5	579^th of 634 public high schools	8.7%	67	8.0	0.0	7.4	$22,593	$13,600	$8,994
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	3201 Ryan Ave	Philadelphia	19136	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3309	2,207	146	15.1	99.9%	411 (18.6%)	697 (31.6%)	821 (37.2%)	171 (7.7%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	96 (4.3%)	9.6	605^th of 674 public high schools	10.2%		13.1	556^th of 634 public high schools	12.3%	49	11.2	15.2	29.7	$16,760	$8,895	$7,864

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frankford High School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Frankford High School

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Schools Near Frankford High School