Serving 1,024 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 9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 1,024 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freire Charter School's student population of 1,024 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,024 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Freire Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freire Charter School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2341 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
90%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
60%
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2341 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Freire Charter School?
1,024 students attend Freire Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Freire Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freire Charter School?
Freire Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freire Charter School offer ?
Freire Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freire Charter School part of?
Freire Charter School is part of Freire Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Freire Charter School located?
Freire Charter School is located in the Center City West neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Center City West.
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