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#213 of 219 schools in DE
Freire Charter School
High School · Freire Charter School Wilmington · Wilmington, DE
A charter high school in Wilmington, DE where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 West 14th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 16% vs DE 29% (2024)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Freire Charter School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Freire Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,505
Median home value
$196,000
Median rent
$1,126/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
28.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First State SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–10 | 0.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Urban Promise AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–11 | 0.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Great Oaks Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| High Road School of DelawarePrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 3–12 | 0.3 mi | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Freire Charter School Wilmington
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Freire Charter School is listed in Freire Charter School Wilmington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freire Charter School
Freire Charter School is a public high school in Wilmington, DE, part of Freire Charter School Wilmington, serving approximately 411 students in grades 8th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freire Charter School
What grades does Freire Charter School serve?
Freire Charter School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Freire Charter School?
Freire Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freire Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freire Charter School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freire Charter School rank in DE?
Freire Charter School ranks #213 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Freire Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Freire Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Freire Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freire Charter School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Freire Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Freire Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Freire Charter School a Title I school?
No, Freire Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.6%
- Phone
- (302) 407-4800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19801)
- 16,170
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022, multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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