Freire Charter School

201 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

www.freirewilmington.org/

Charter School 450 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Freire Charter School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 8 through 12. Founded on the principle that education should be accessible and rigorous, the school emphasizes a college-preparatory curriculum within an environment that prioritizes safety, intellectual inquiry, and individual growth. Its pedagogical approach is built upon the belief that students thrive when they are treated with respect and are given the agency to take ownership of their learning journey.

Beyond traditional academics, Freire Wilmington is known for its strong focus on community and culture. The school cultivates a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage deeply with both their studies and their peers, often utilizing an open-door policy and a highly personalized mentorship model. By combining a demanding academic program with a commitment to social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its graduates not only for the rigors of higher education but also to become active, informed citizens in their broader communities.

450

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freire Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	36
Black	368
Asian	2
Two or More	7

Black
368 (81.8 %)
White
37 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
36 (8.0 %)
Two or More
7 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Freire Charter School Wilmington
Phone:	(302)407-4800
Website:	http://www.freirewilmington.org/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 58

Grade 9 117

Grade 10 96

Grade 11 83

Grade 12 96