Freire Wilmington’s goal for our students is “Graduation x2”—success in and graduation from not just high school, but college as well. Our unique five-year high school program, starting in 8th grade, gives students the time and support they need to catch up and then excel.
Freire Schools’ proven college-preparatory academic program offers Delaware students a much-needed free, high-quality educational option, that is successfully preparing kids for college. 90% of the Freire Wilmington Class of 2022 were accepted to college, and 2022 graduates earned at least a combined $5 million in scholarships and financial aid offers for college.
This success is possible because the Freire Wilmington community is a true family, where students and teachers work together to build the future each student wants and deserves.
Meet the Freire Family

“My teachers at Freire made my dreams into possibilities for the future.”
Hannah, 11th Grade

Quick Facts
Grades: 8-12
Founded: 2015
Total Students: 500
Location: 201 W. 14th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Head of School:
Madeline Weckel, madeline.weckel@freirewilmington.org