Summary:
Freire Charter School is the sole school in this data set, serving grades 5-12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a public charter high school, Freire Charter School faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low student performance on standardized tests compared to state averages. Despite these struggles, the school maintains a relatively high graduation rate and low dropout rate, suggesting it provides additional support to help students complete their education.
According to the data, Freire Charter School has a statewide ranking between 479-526 out of 681-686 Pennsylvania high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 4-year graduation rate is 87.9%, slightly below the state average, while the dropout rate is a relatively low 1.4%. However, student performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 11% of Freire students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 41.7%.
The data also reveals that Freire Charter School serves a high-need student population, with 99.69% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the academic challenges, the school's per-student spending of $22,069 is higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio of 11.4 is lower, suggesting smaller class sizes. While these factors may provide additional resources and support, they do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students at this time.
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