Franklin LC

616 N 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19130

881 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin Learning Center (FLC) is a prestigious magnet high school located in the Spring Garden neighborhood of Philadelphia. Known for its rigorous academic environment and diverse student body, the school is highly regarded for its specialized curriculum, which integrates traditional college-preparatory coursework with career-focused programs in fields such as business, technology, and the arts. FLC is frequently cited as one of the top-performing schools in the School District of Philadelphia, consistently drawing high-achieving students from across the city who are looking for a challenging and structured educational experience.

Beyond its academic reputation, Franklin Learning Center is well-known for its vibrant school culture and commitment to extracurricular excellence. The school offers a wide range of clubs, sports, and competitive teams that help foster a sense of community and leadership among students. Its central location in Philadelphia provides students with unique access to city resources, cultural institutions, and internships, further preparing them for post-secondary success in both university settings and the workforce.

881

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Franklin LC
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	254
Black	436
Asian	97
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
436 (49.5 %)
Hispanic
254 (28.8 %)
Asian
97 (11.0 %)
White
56 (6.4 %)
Two or More
32 (3.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7570
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	881
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 230

Grade 10 302

Grade 11 157

Grade 12 192

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Franklin LC
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	230
Grade 10	302
Grade 11	157
Grade 12	192

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Franklin LC
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	534	60.6%
Male	347	39.4%

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