Serving 406 students in grades 8-12, Freire Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freire Charter School's student population of 406 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
Average Class Size
100 students
School Rankings
Freire Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freire Charter School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
85%
31%
White
5%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
33%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freire Charter School's ranking?
Freire Charter School is ranked #182 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Freire Charter School often compared to?
Freire Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Oaks Charter School, Christiana High School, Charter School Of Wilmington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freire Charter School?
The graduation rate of Freire Charter School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Freire Charter School?
406 students attend Freire Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Freire Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freire Charter School?
Freire Charter School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Freire Charter School offer ?
Freire Charter School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freire Charter School part of?
Freire Charter School is part of Freire Charter School Wilmington School District.
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