Franklin LC

Summary:

Franklin LC is a public magnet high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 881 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Franklin LC has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 563 out of 693 Pennsylvania high schools in 2018-2019 to 376 out of 686 in 2023-2024. The school performs well in Literature, with 77.9% of students proficient or better, but its Algebra I and Biology proficiency rates are lower than the district and state averages. Franklin LC excels in serving its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Disabled student populations, ranking among the top schools in Pennsylvania for these groups. However, the school's performance for its Asian and White student populations is relatively lower.

Compared to nearby schools, Science Leadership Academy and Masterman Julia R Sec School stand out as top-performing schools, while Vaux HS: A Big Picture School and Franklin Benjamin High School have significantly lower academic performance. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Franklin LC and its surrounding schools suggests that the area faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance of the students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 616 N 15th St
       Philadelphia, PA  19130-3408


(215) 400-7570

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
376th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,434 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  881

Racial breakdown:

African American:
49.5%
Hispanic:
28.8%
Asian:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Franklin LC ranks worse than 54.8% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 14th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.64. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Franklin LC who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (49.5%), Hispanic (28.8%), Asian (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Franklin LC is 16.5. 36 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Franklin LC is $16,434. 37 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Franklin LC:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin LC 376th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Franklin LC in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Franklin LC

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Rank History for all students at Franklin LC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 27.92 477th 583 18.2%
2004 21.84 505th 590 14.4%
2005 35.19 463rd 593 21.9%
2006 59.37 286th 604 52.6%
2007 70.90 170th 615 72.4%
2008 61.60 276th 621 55.6%
2009 70.64 186th 632 70.6%
2010 63.83 259th 649 60.1%
2011 60.86 317th 660 52.0%
2012 43.16 458th 664 31.0%
2013 37.53 442nd 591 25.2%
2014 52.03 335th 580 42.2%
2015 59.24 354th 680 47.9%
2016 62.33 332nd 677 51.0%
2017 24.79 530th 663 20.1%
2018 21.37 544th 673 19.2%
2019 21.01 563rd 693 18.8%
2021 25.76 439th 537 18.2%
2022 58.76 308th 634 51.4%
2023 53.57 351st 674 47.9%
2024 51.64 376th 686 45.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Franklin LC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.02 6th 85 92.9%
2024 89.64 6th 84 92.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Franklin LC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.23 171st 652 73.8%
2024 71.19 165th 664 75.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Franklin LC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.99 411th 665 38.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Franklin LC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.26 35th 513 93.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Franklin LC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.67 284th 662 57.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Franklin LC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.86 97th 112 13.4%
2024 41.79 85th 121 29.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Franklin LC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.13 20th 260 92.3%
2024 68.38 76th 284 73.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Franklin LC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.62 64th 252 74.6%
2024 70.98 68th 274 75.2%
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Rank History for White students at Franklin LC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.21 313th 577 45.8%
2024 56.96 252nd 595 57.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Franklin LC

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 196 461 64 69 3 n/a n/a -793 0
1989 182 525 62 65 5 n/a n/a 0 839
1990 181 523 79 42 7 n/a n/a 0 832
1991 215 518 71 22 3 n/a n/a 0 829
1992 206 514 65 27 2 n/a n/a 0 814
1993 216 532 81 34 1 n/a n/a 0 864
1994 237 551 87 44 1 n/a n/a 0 920
1995 225 486 132 55 1 n/a n/a 0 899
1996 225 486 132 55 1 n/a n/a 0 899
1997 236 429 128 60 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1998 236 399 136 63 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1999 241 393 131 63 1 n/a n/a 0 829
2000 249 436 101 70 0 n/a n/a 0 856
2001 219 429 107 68 1 n/a n/a 0 824
2002 192 380 131 89 1 n/a n/a 0 793
2003 192 380 131 89 1 n/a n/a 0 793
2004 179 330 117 85 1 n/a n/a 0 712
2005 207 306 101 86 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2006 207 333 91 101 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2007 192 369 74 85 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2008 164 332 74 82 1 n/a n/a 1 654
2009 167 332 78 81 1 n/a n/a 1 660
2010 166 300 73 103 0 n/a n/a 1 643
2011 173 284 79 137 1 0 0 0 674
2012 199 299 78 146 4 0 9 0 735
2013 184 334 72 149 6 0 21 0 766
2014 180 392 74 156 5 0 10 0 817
2015 130 402 86 150 3 0 14 0 785
2016 104 441 100 199 0 0 24 0 868
2017 74 446 102 221 0 0 28 0 871
2018 59 471 102 211 1 0 35 0 879
2019 68 472 95 244 1 0 36 0 916
2020 76 452 75 274 2 1 39 0 919
2021 75 415 83 249 1 3 35 0 861
2022 79 492 98 274 4 2 33 0 982
2023 56 436 97 254 3 3 32 0 881

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 Franklin LC

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 0 42.0 0.0 n/a
1989 839 46.0 18.2 n/a
1990 832 43.0 19.3 0
1991 829 43.0 19.2 n/a
1992 814 42.0 19.3 n/a
1993 864 43.0 20.1 n/a
1994 920 41.0 22.4 n/a
1995 899 42.0 21.4 n/a
1996 899 42.0 21.4 n/a
1997 853 42.0 20.3 n/a
1998 834 40.0 20.9 n/a
1999 829 40.0 20.7 n/a
2000 856 42.0 20.4 50.5
2001 824 46.0 17.9 50.8
2002 793 42.0 18.9 73.9
2003 793 42.0 18.9 73.9
2004 712 38.5 18.5 58
2005 701 37.4 18.7 83.6
2006 732 37.4 19.6 67.6
2007 720 37.4 19.3 66.8
2008 654 36.3 18.0 74.3
2009 660 35.4 18.6 74.1
2010 643 35.6 18.0 99.7
2011 674 36.6 18.4 99.6
2012 735 35.0 21.0 99.6
2013 766 37.0 20.7 99.6
2014 817 34.0 24.0 99.6
2015 785 36.0 21.8 99.6
2016 868 22.0 39.4 100
2017 871 50.6 17.1 99.7
2018 879 41.1 21.3 100
2019 916 46.4 19.7 100
2020 919 51.0 18.0 100
2021 861 48.8 17.6 99.7
2022 982 50.8 19.3 99.7
2023 881 53.3 16.5 99.7

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 Franklin LC

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 0 42.0 0.0 n/a
1989 839 46.0 18.2 n/a
1990 832 43.0 19.3 0
1991 829 43.0 19.2 n/a
1992 814 42.0 19.3 n/a
1993 864 43.0 20.1 n/a
1994 920 41.0 22.4 n/a
1995 899 42.0 21.4 n/a
1996 899 42.0 21.4 n/a
1997 853 42.0 20.3 n/a
1998 834 40.0 20.9 n/a
1999 829 40.0 20.7 n/a
2000 856 42.0 20.4 50.5
2001 824 46.0 17.9 50.8
2002 793 42.0 18.9 73.9
2003 793 42.0 18.9 73.9
2004 712 38.5 18.5 58
2005 701 37.4 18.7 83.6
2006 732 37.4 19.6 67.6
2007 720 37.4 19.3 66.8
2008 654 36.3 18.0 74.3
2009 660 35.4 18.6 74.1
2010 643 35.6 18.0 99.7
2011 674 36.6 18.4 99.6
2012 735 35.0 21.0 99.6
2013 766 37.0 20.7 99.6
2014 817 34.0 24.0 99.6
2015 785 36.0 21.8 99.6
2016 868 22.0 39.4 100
2017 871 50.6 17.1 99.7
2018 879 41.1 21.3 100
2019 916 46.4 19.7 100
2020 919 51.0 18.0 100
2021 861 48.8 17.6 99.7
2022 982 50.8 19.3 99.7
2023 881 53.3 16.5 99.7

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 Franklin LC

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,331 (10.6%) $11,169 (89.4%) $12,500
2020 $1,276 (9.9%) $11,624 (90.1%) $12,899
2021 $2,796 (20.2%) $11,015 (79.7%) $13,812
2022 $8,650 (52.6%) $7,784 (47.4%) $16,434

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Franklin LC

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 563rd of 693 High schoolsRanks 351st of 674 High schools
 29.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Franklin LC)38.830.6
 8.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Franklin LC)32.240.4
 8.2%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Franklin LC)56.373.3
 17%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students916881
 3.8%
African American472436
 7.6%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian9597
 2.1%
Hispanic244254
 4.1%
Pacific Islander03
White6856
 17.6%
Two or More Races3632
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.7%
 0.3%


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Students at Franklin LC are 49% African American, 29% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 6% White, 4% Two or more races.

Franklin LC ranks 376th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 881 students attended Franklin LC.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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