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It means so much to know that there are people out there who believe in the potential of young learners and are willing to invest in their education. \r\n\r\nLastly, this is a project the entire school will benefit from because it will allow our hospitality class to serve their fellow classmates during events and special projects.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for helping us create a dynamic and engaging learning environment. 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Frankford High School is
an urban public school
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is part of Philadelphia City School District.
It serves 909 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.7:1.
Its teachers have had 112 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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87%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Frankford High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Frankford High School
$74,152
raised using DonorsChoose
112
projects
funded
50
teachers
funded
603
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
17
projects for
technology
10
projects for
books
11
projects
for
art supplies
Frankford High School has received support from
344 individuals from Pennsylvania and
259 individuals out-of-state.