Serving 512 students in grades 9-12, Tech Freire Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tech Freire Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tech Freire Charter School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tech Freire Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tech Freire Charter School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1909 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
93%
14%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tech Freire Charter School's ranking?
Tech Freire Charter School is ranked #1909 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tech Freire Charter School often compared to?
Tech Freire Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Masterman Julia R Sec School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tech Freire Charter School?
The graduation rate of Tech Freire Charter School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tech Freire Charter School?
512 students attend Tech Freire Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tech Freire Charter School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tech Freire Charter School?
Tech Freire Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tech Freire Charter School offer ?
Tech Freire Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tech Freire Charter School part of?
Tech Freire Charter School is part of TECH Freire CS School District.
In what neighborhood is Tech Freire Charter School located?
Tech Freire Charter School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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