D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Franklin Benjamin HS

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 550 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 8% proficient · 4th percentile in Pennsylvania
Graduation
D
52% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
543
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$37K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%4/100reading 5th percentile, math 3rd percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%3/10052% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 95% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −29 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−40 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency8% (−40 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate52% (−37 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%3%reading -24 pts, math -19 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income15%3%reading -35 pts, math -32 pts1st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 550 N Broad St
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19130
District 4218990
NCES School ID 421899003851
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19130

Understanding the community around Franklin Benjamin HS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $102,279
Per Capita Income $74,174
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 51.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.3%
High School or Higher 98.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $474,600
Median Rent $1,789
Owner-Occupied 38.5%
Renter-Occupied 61.5%
View full data for ZIP 19130 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Franklin Benjamin HS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 69.1%
Hispanic/Latino 20.8%
Two or More Races 4.4%
White 3.3%
Asian 2.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 543
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Franklin Benjamin HS?
Franklin Benjamin HS has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Franklin Benjamin HS?
Franklin Benjamin HS has 543 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Franklin Benjamin HS serve?
Franklin Benjamin HS serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Franklin Benjamin HS receive per student?
Franklin Benjamin HS receives $36,791 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Franklin Benjamin HS in 19130 ▼
Avg Home Value
$443,859
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,941
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
61.5%

Other Schools in 19130

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026