Hill Freedman World Academy

1100 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150

638 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Hill Freedman World Academy, located in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public school serving students from grades 6 through 12. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it distinguishes itself through a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that emphasizes global citizenship, critical thinking, and community engagement. The school is known for its "School-Wide Enrichment Model," which integrates specialized projects and personalized learning opportunities to cater to the diverse talents and interests of its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hill Freedman is recognized for its inclusive and collaborative environment. By fostering a strong partnership between faculty, students, and the local community, the academy strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the modern global workforce. Its location on East Mt. Pleasant Avenue places it as a central pillar in the local educational landscape, consistently drawing students who are looking for a challenging, well-rounded, and globally conscious high school experience.

638

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hill Freedman World Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	30
Black	544
Asian	9
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

Black
544 (85.3 %)
Two or More
36 (5.6 %)
Hispanic
30 (4.7 %)
White
17 (2.7 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-3530
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 6 84

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 75

Grade 9 110

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 83

Grade 12 106