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Freire Charter School

201 West 14th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801

About Freire Charter School

Freire Charter School is a public charter high school in Wilmington, Delaware, that only serves students in grades 8 through 12. It is the only school in its district and has about 500 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1. The school is known as one of the best because it focuses on preparing students for college. It has a strong Advanced Placement program with a 48% participation rate. The student body is very diverse, with 94% of students coming from minority groups. Freire Charter School says that 13% of its students are good at reading and 4% are good at math. The school sets up standard entrance tests like the SAT and ACT to help students move on to college. The school is known for its "peaceable community" approach, which means that it is a safe and supportive place for students to learn. It is one of the most well-known schools for urban education, and it clearly has the potential to help students become leaders and grow as individuals in a structured setting, and it is one of the best high school in Delaware.

Freire Charter School Contact Information

Address

201 West 14th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801

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Phone

(302) 407-4800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%
Reading 13%
State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 13% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
26
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
411
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 107 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Freire Charter School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 6.08%
Asian 0.49%
Hispanic 6.81%
Black 84.43%
Two+ Races 1.7%
Native Am. 0.49%
White
6.08%
Asian
0.49%
Hispanic
6.81%
Black
84.43%
Two+ Races
1.7%
Native Am.
0.49%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 411
47.45%
195 Female
52.55%
216 Male

Student Population

411 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

205 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Freire Charter School in Wilmington is starting new peer-mediation programs to help create a school culture that is peaceful and supportive, with a focus on nonviolence and student leadership. The school is still committed to preparing students for college, and seniors are taking part in intensive college counseling workshops to help them with the admissions and financial aid processes. Students also work on community-based learning projects that let them use what they learn in class to solve problems in Wilmington, Delaware.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does Freire Charter School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q3. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Freire Charter School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q4. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q5. Does Freire Charter School offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Freire Charter School gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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