Freire Charter School

2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Bottom 50%
Serving 989 students in grades 5-12, Freire Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 989 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Freire Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Freire Charter School's student population of 989 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
989 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Rankings

Freire Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freire Charter School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#2306 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
38%
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29%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
94%
14%
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White
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63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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85-89%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freire Charter School's ranking?
Freire Charter School is ranked #2306 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Freire Charter School often compared to?
Freire Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Woods Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freire Charter School?
The graduation rate of Freire Charter School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Freire Charter School?
989 students attend Freire Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Freire Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freire Charter School?
Freire Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freire Charter School offer ?
Freire Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Freire Charter School part of?
Freire Charter School is part of Freire CS School District.

School Reviews

2   7/12/2010
RIDICULOUS RULES PLACED ON STUDENTS. ADMINISTRATION IS NOT MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT THE BEST FOR OUR CHILDREN. AND, THE BUILDING IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND HAZARDOUS TO THE STUDENTS AND STAFF WHO OCCUPY IT.
- Posted by Parent - STM12

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 989 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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