TECH FREIRE CS

TECH Freire CS is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the TECH Freire CS school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 415 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, TECH Freire CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

TECH Freire Charter School (short for Technology Freire Charter School) is a specialized public charter high school located in the North Broad area of Philadelphia. Part of the wider Freire Schools network, the institution distinguishes itself by integrating a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a specialized focus on computer science and technology. The school aims to provide students with the digital literacy and technical skills necessary to thrive in a modern economy, while maintaining the network’s signature emphasis on intellectual inquiry and a supportive, inclusive community environment.

Beyond its technical academic offerings, TECH Freire is known for its commitment to a "non-traditional" school culture that prioritizes student voice and safety. By combining computer science coursework with a holistic approach to education, the school strives to close the opportunity gap for urban students, preparing them not only for higher education but for pathways in the growing tech industry. Its location on North Broad Street serves as a central hub, making it accessible to students across Philadelphia who are seeking a balanced education that merges liberal arts foundations with high-tech career readiness.

For more information, contact TECH Freire CS at (267) 507-1111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2221 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132-4530
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TECH FREIRE CS is a public Title I Charter school in Philadelphia, PA with about 415 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
Philadelphia City SD
District:
TECH Freire CS
Total Students:
415
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 415 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TECH FREIRE CS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.6%
Hispanic/Latino
4.6%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
White
0.7%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.