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Freire Charter School

2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 953 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 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 11:1 is lower 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Freire Charter School's student population of 953 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
953 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2292 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Freire Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Freire Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Freire Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Freire Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Freire Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Freire Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
90%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Freire Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Freire Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Freire Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Freire Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Freire Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Freire Charter School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Freire Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Freire Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freire Charter School's ranking?
Freire Charter School is ranked #2292 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Freire Charter School?
953 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 11:1, 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 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.

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.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 953 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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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