Freire Charter School District

2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Freire Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 953 students in Freire Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Freire Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,928 Schools
# Students
953 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Freire Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#554 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10%
36%
40%
55%
30-34%
57%
85-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.59
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
90%
14%
% White
1%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,752 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,067 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,752
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,067
$23,119

Best Freire Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Grades: 5-12
| 953 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Freire Charter School District?
Freire Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 953 students.
What is the rank of Freire Charter School District?
Freire Charter School District is ranked #549 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freire Charter School District?
90% of Freire Charter School District 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 District?
Freire Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Freire Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,067 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 05-12
  • Enrollment: 953 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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