One of the first charter schools to open in Pennsylvania, Freire High School was founded in 1999 as the flagship Freire Schools campus. Our remarkable 18-to-1 student to faculty ratio allows us to provide the focused attention each of our students need to catch up, then surpass expectations.
And people have noticed. We have made U.S. News and World Report’s “100 Best High Schools” list, and Metro has called us a top-five Philly charter school. On average, 88% of Freire High School students graduate high school in four years – at least ten percentage points higher than the School District of Philadelphia’s four-year cohort graduation rate.
But what’s more valuable to us than any of this? The collective success of our graduates. 100% of the Freire High School Class of 2024 (83 graduates) were accepted to college, and 2024 graduates earned at least a combined $7.9 million in scholarships and financial aid offers for college. Freire High School’s rigorous, creative curriculum and comprehensive academic and emotional supports help our students thrive in high school, in college, and beyond.
Students graduating from Freire Middle School are guaranteed a seat at Freire High School.
Meet the Freire Family
“If you work hard at this school, you will succeed. There’s a rigorous curriculum, but it’s all about the work that you put in. It really pushes you to strive for greatness. I’m glad I chose Freire. I don’t know where I would be if I didn’t choose it.”
Yanira, Freire High School Class of 2023
After attending Freire High School, Yanira received a full scholarship to attend UPenn. She is presently studying nursing.
Quick Facts
Grades: 9-12
Founded: 1999
Total Students: 500
Location: 2027 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Head of School: Chris Moore, chris.moore@freirecharterschool.org