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Freire CS

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Grades 5 to 12 · Freire CS

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About Freire CS

Freire CS serves grades 5 through 12 as a public charter school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,024 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Philadelphia. With about 74 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. Within 5 miles there are 288 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address2027 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone(215) 557-8555
School districtFreire CS
Grades5 to 12
Students (2024-25)1,024
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)74
Students per teacher13.8
Charter schoolYes
School typeRegular
LevelHigh
Locale (NCES)City, large, Philadelphia County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 420006000502). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Freire CS serve?

Freire CS serves grades 5 through 12.

How many students attend Freire CS?

Freire CS reported 1,024 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Freire CS?

About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,024 students and 74 teachers in federal data.

Is Freire CS a public or charter school?

Freire CS is a public charter school.

What school district is Freire CS in?

Freire CS is part of Freire CS.

Where is Freire CS located?

Freire CS is at 2027 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. The phone number is (215) 557-8555.

How many other schools are near Freire CS?

There are 288 other schools within 5 miles of Freire CS in our directory.

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