Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin High School

Neighborhood School


550 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA  19130

Main:
215-299-4662
Web:
www.philasd.org/schools/benfranklin
Benjamin Franklin High School is a student-centered learning community that is committed to ensuring the educational development of all students to enable them to become successful and socially responsible individuals in the 21st century. In order to successfully prepare high school students academically, we prepare them to be thinkers in an ever-changing global economy. Our goal is to teach our students to think logically, critically, and re ectively. The rigorous education students receive at Benjamin Franklin prepares them for college admission, technical careers, military service or to step directly into the workforce upon graduation.

Program Info:

Students participate in the United States Army, Air Force, or Navy Junior ROTC programs that promote patriotism and develop informed and responsible citizens, a high degree of personal honor, self reliance, individual discipline, and leadership.
Admission Requirements
Application RequirementsOpen admissions policy for 8th graders in the school’s feeder patter. Students from outside of the neighborhood can apply for admission into the college and career focused programs in each school.
Program NotesStudents participate in the United States Army, Air Force, or Navy Junior ROTC programs that promote patriotism and develop informed and responsible citizens, a high degree of personal honor, self reliance, individual discipline, and leadership.
Academic Performance
Overall SPR Peer Rank23rd out of 23
Overall SPR Peer Rank23rd of 26
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Students Who Graduate in 4 Years59%
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College Enrollment Rates(Not Available)
School Culture
Student Attendance81%
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Attendance(Not Available)
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School Fit
Total Enrollment506
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Demographics
Black 85.71%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Asian 0%
Filipino 0%
Hispanic 6.41%
Pacific Islander 0%
White 0%
Two or More Races 0%
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General Information
School TypeNeighborhood School
Grades Served9 - 12
School PartnersCommunity College of PhiladelphiaDrexel UniversityGEAR-UPLincoln UniversityTemple University
Learn Morehttp://philasd.org/bfhs
Courses Offered
Classes and AcademicsAdvanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Program
CTE Courses and ProgramsBusiness AdministrationComputer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)Culinary ArtsElectromechanical/MechatronicsElectronics TechnologyFacility and Property MaintenancePrecision Machining and MillingRenewable EnergyWelding Technology
Extracurriculars
College and CareerCollege 10%Gear Up
College: Dual Enrollment(Not Available)
SportsBaseballBasketball, BoysBasketball, GirlsFootballRugbySoccerSoftball, GirlsTrack and FieldVolleyball, Girls
Arts(Not Available)
Media(Not Available)
STEM(Not Available)
Cultural/Ethnic Language Clubs(Not Available)
Health and Wellness(Not Available)
Life and LeadershipJROTC - NavyPhiladelphia Student Union (city wide program)Student Council/Government
Parents and Community(Not Available)
OtherNu Sigma Beacon Program