Editing Ben Franklin High School

{{Infobox school
|name = Benjamin Franklin High School
|type = Public, Coeducational
|established = 1937
|address = 550 North Broad Street
|neighborhood = North Philadelphia
|district = School District of Philadelphia
|enrollment = ~1,200
|mascot = Electrons
}}

'''Benjamin Franklin High School''' is a public high school located in [[North Philadelphia]], operated by the [[School District of Philadelphia]]. The school offers a science and technology focus and is housed in a historic Art Deco building on North Broad Street.

== History ==

The school opened in 1937 in a building designed in the Art Deco style typical of Depression-era public works projects. It was named after Benjamin Franklin, Philadelphia's most famous citizen and a champion of education and scientific inquiry.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.philasd.org/schools/benjaminfranklinhs |title=Benjamin Franklin High School |publisher=School District of Philadelphia |access-date=December 2025}}</ref>

== Building ==

The Benjamin Franklin High School building is an example of Art Deco institutional architecture:
* Designed by Irwin T. Catharine, Philadelphia's chief school architect
* Constructed in 1937
* Features characteristic Art Deco ornamentation
* Located on the cultural corridor of North Broad Street

The building's architecture reflects the civic pride and optimism of Depression-era public works.

== Academics ==

The school focuses on:
* Science and technology curriculum
* College preparation
* Career and technical education
* Various elective programs

== Athletics ==

Benjamin Franklin competes in Philadelphia Public League athletics:
* Football
* Basketball
* Track and field
* Various other sports

== Location ==

The school's North Broad Street location places it:
* Near Temple University
* On the Avenue of the Arts cultural corridor
* Accessible by public transit ([[Broad Street Line]])
* In the heart of institutional North Philadelphia

== See Also ==
* [[School District of Philadelphia]]
* [[North Philadelphia]]
* [[Art Deco Architecture]]
* [[Irwin T Catharine]]

== References ==
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