Franklin Towne CHS

Franklin Towne CHS is an active, independent charter school district operating a single secondary campus at 5301 Tacony Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Situated within a large city environment in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area, this open public district focuses exclusively on high school education, serving students from ninth through twelfth grade. Operating as its own local education agency for federal programs, the district provides a dedicated academic framework designed to prepare young adults for post-secondary success, offering responsive community outreach through its campus facilities and online resources at Franklintowne.org.

During the 2024-2025 academic year, Franklin Towne CHS educates a vibrant student body of 1,292 pupils distributed evenly across its high school grade levels, starting with 340 ninth graders and progressing to a graduating class of 288 seniors. The student population reflects the diverse community it serves, comprising 600 White, 410 Hispanic, 219 Black, 36 multiracial, 25 Asian, and 2 Pacific Islander students, with a balanced gender makeup of 667 female and 625 male learners. To foster an enriching learning environment, the district maintains a robust professional workforce totaling 262 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes 150 full-time equivalent teachers, 6 instructional aides, and 106 support staff personnel, ensuring strong instructional guidance and well-rounded operational support for every student.