Franklin Towne Charter High School

ADDRESS: 5301 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19137

PHONE: +1(215) 289-5000 SCHOOL TYPE: Public Charter Citywide GRADES: 9-12 ENROLLMENT: 1261

Fast Facts

Principal
Mr. Jonathan Dougherty
Phone Number
+1(215) 289-5000
Email
Website
Neighborhood
SEPTA Routes
Bus (56, 73, 84), RR (Bridesburg)
Preschool/Daycare

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Application Deadline
2025-01-21
Tuition
Uniform
Yes
Extended Day

Mission

The following mission statement was created to encompass the values of Franklin Towne:

All students enter Franklin Towne Charter High School with various backgrounds and levels of academic ability. The nurturing environment and family-like culture at Franklin Towne encourages students to discover their untapped potential, which elevates them to their highest levels of learning and achievement. In choosing from numerous, diverse, real-world electives, students build upon their foundation as lifelong learners. The growth and success of our students extends beyond the educational setting and empowers them to become responsible citizens and leaders in a rapidly changing world.

Points Of Pride

Celebrating our 25th Anniversary in the 2024-2025 School Year, Franklin Towne Charter High School proudly upholds a legacy of excellence and achievement. As a recipient of numerous accolades and accreditations, including being named the 2024 Philadelphia Inquirer Best Charter School Winner - Philly Favorites, and holding the Philadelphia Charters for Excellence Accreditation from The Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools, we continue to set the standard for educational distinction. Our dedication to fostering a supportive learning environment is evident in our past recognitions, such as the 2014 National Blue Ribbon School and our consistent recognition as a Pennsylvania State Distinguished Title I School. At Franklin Towne Charter High School, we are committed to excellence in education and community engagement.

Admissions Policy

Franklin Towne Charter High School is a participating member for the city wide application process for Fall 2025-2026 SY.

Lottery, notification and acceptance deadlines are in accordance with the Apply Philly Charter procedures.

Visit the Apply Philly Charter website at: http://www.applyphillycharter.org

How do I apply?

Go to applyphillycharter.org on your phone, tablet or computer

Create an account and fill out your family profile

Select Franklin Towne Charter High School

Submit the application

Accreditations and Honors

Hours of Operation

Sun	-
Mon	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tues	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wed	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thur	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Fri	8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sat	-

Extended Programming Details

Entrance Instructions

The main entrance to Franklin Towne Charter High School is located in Building 108 of the Frankford Arsenal complex on Tacony Street in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia. Parking can be found in the surrounding area after the security checkpoint.

Demographics

Grade Level	Enrollment
9th Grade	351
10th Grade	326
11th Grade	281
12th Grade	303
Total	1261

Race	Percentage
American Indian or Alaskan Native	0.16 %
Asian	1.98 %
Black	13.72 %
Hispanic (Any Race)	24.9 %
Multi-Racial/Other	2.22 %
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.56 %
White	56.46 %

Low-Income
60.59%

English Learners
1.43%

Male	Female	Non-Binary
48.77%	51.23 %	%

Special Education
14.67%

Gifted Education
0%

Student Achievement

Last Updated: 2020-01-24

Last Updated: 2019-10-24

Last Updated:

Raw data measures student performance on standardized tests. Not all schools take the same standardized tests. Direct comparisons between different tests should not be made.

Course Offerings

AP Courses	Electives	Certificate Programs
AP Class Biology;Ap Class Calculus AB;AP Class Chemistry;AP Class Computer Science;AP Class English Language;AP Class English Literature;AP Class US History;AP Class World History;AP Class Other	Culinary, Woodshop, Graphic Design, Computer Science & Programming, Web Design, Art, Psychology, Music

CTE/Vocational Programs		Language Programs
		French;Spanish

Extracurricular Activities

Arts Programs	Sports Programs	Other Sports Programs
Choir;Drum Line;Arts Film;Instrumental;Literature;School Musicals;School Plays;Theater;Visual	Baseball;Basketball;Boys Golf;Cheerleading;Cross Country;Field Hockey;Girls Basketball;Girls Golf;Girls Lacrosse;Girls Soccer;Girls Track and Field;Girls Volleyball;Soccer;Softball;Track and Field;Wrestling

Other Activities
Towne Leadership Council Community Arts Program Yearbook Student Government National Honor Society Best Buddies Historical Society Tutoring Woodshop Cooking Club Step Team Debate Drama Intramural Sports

Family Engagement

Parent Involvement	Parent Programs	Other Parent Programs
	Other	Parent Teacher Association

State Mental Health Grant Recipient: Funding for initiatives to create a secure and supportive learning environment.
Safe2Say Program: An anonymous reporting app for safety concerns, ensuring prompt action.
Arsenal Business Complex: Gated location with private security services for added protection.
School Resource Officers (SROs): Collaboration with Philadelphia Police for enhanced security and student relationships.
Advanced Security Screening: Cutting-edge technology at entry points for strengthened safety protocols.
ScholarChip System: Student ID swipe cards for attendance tracking and parental updates.
Visitor Control and Drills: Main entrance access with photo ID, locked doors during the day, and regular safety drills.

How is the rating for School Incidents calculated? This rating represents the reportable incident count per 100 students. Reported suspensions and expulsions are not factored into the rating for School Incidents. Learn more about GPS ratings methodology here.

Reported Incidents	Reported Suspensions	Reported Expulsions

This data reflects the total number of incidents, suspensions, and expulsions per 100 students reported by the school to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. To view a reportable incident report for a particular public school, see the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Reports. Data for private schools are derived from similar reports submitted directly to GreatPhillySchools.