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Freire Charter School vs. Charter School Of Wilmington

Should you attend Freire Charter School or Charter School Of Wilmington? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Freire Charter School
201 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Charter School Of Wilmington
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
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Charter School Of Wilmington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 411 students in grades 8-12, Freire Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 971 students in grades 9-12, Charter School Of Wilmington ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
411 students
971 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Freire Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charter School Of Wilmington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Freire Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charter School Of Wilmington.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Freire Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charter School Of Wilmington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Freire Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Freire Charter School Wilmington School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charter School Of Wilmington with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#182 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
#1 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Freire Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charter School Of Wilmington, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
87%
(Top 1% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freire Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Freire Charter School Wilmington School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charter School Of Wilmington who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 1% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freire Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Freire Charter School Wilmington School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charter School Of Wilmington who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 5% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freire Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Freire Charter School Wilmington School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charter School Of Wilmington who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
≥99%
(Top 5% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Freire Charter School with the average graduation rate observed in the Freire Charter School Wilmington School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Charter School Of Wilmington with the average graduation rate observed in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Freire Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Charter School Of Wilmington by grade.
Grade 8 Students
50
-
Grade 9 Students
107
247
Grade 10 Students
100
241
Grade 11 Students
86
240
Grade 12 Students
68
243

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Freire Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Freire Charter School Wilmington School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charter School Of Wilmington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Freire Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Freire Charter School Wilmington School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charter School Of Wilmington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
84%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Freire Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Freire Charter School Wilmington School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charter School Of Wilmington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Freire Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Freire Charter School Wilmington School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charter School Of Wilmington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Freire Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Freire Charter School Wilmington School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charter School Of Wilmington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Freire Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Freire Charter School Wilmington School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charter School Of Wilmington, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Freire Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Freire Charter School Wilmington School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charter School Of Wilmington, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
(11-12 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charter School Of Wilmington, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charter School Of Wilmington School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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