Freire Wilmington’s rigorous college-preparatory curriculum is designed to ensure that every Freire student graduates with the credits required for acceptance at any top college in the US. This includes four years each of English, math, science, and social studies, as well as three years of language study. Our courses are designed to engage students deeply with their learning and bring to life connections between students’ classwork, their communities, and real-world issues.

We offer an array of AP courses, including African American Studies, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Language, Literature, Macroeconomics, Psychology, and US History.

We also offer dual-enrollment options with University of Delaware (EntreX and LeadX) and Delaware Technical Community College (Spanish).

Courses

Adopted Curriculum for Core Subjects

Professional Prep

Freire Schools believes that learning is most powerful when students can connect classroom knowledge to real-world experiences. Through Freire Forward, our comprehensive college and career readiness initiative, students explore future pathways through career fairs, industry field trips, dual enrollment, internships, mentorship opportunities, extracurricular programs, and our signature Experienceship Program. As the centerpiece of Freire Forward, the paid, three-week Experienceship places students alongside professionals at leading businesses and nonprofit organizations, where they build workplace skills, receive mentorship, and gain meaningful career exposure. We've partnered with organizations including Futures First Gaming, LYTE, Buccini Pollin Group, and the DE Office of Defense Services. Together, these experiences bring the classroom into the community while helping students build the confidence, skills, and professional networks needed to succeed in college, careers, and beyond.

“It felt good being in a professional environment—like I was where I was supposed to be. I felt important, like I was doing something right for my future and investing in myself while others were also investing in me.” Brandon C.Class of 2026

Student life at Freire Wilmington blends challenging college prep academics with a wide range of after-school activities, field trips, and sports to help you grow into exactly the kind of well-rounded student colleges and employers are looking for.

Our students have taken international trips to Spain, Costa Rica, England, France, and the Galapagos Islands. Through a wide range of extracurricular activities, students have the opportunity to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build experiences that strengthen their college applications.

Clubs

• Academic Centers
• Art Club
• Bey-Blade Club
• Chess
• E-Gaming
• LitArt
• National Honor Society
• Open Gym
• Social Media Team
• Student Government
• Student Lounge
• Theater

“The thing I like most about Freire is the extracurricular activities. They range from fun activities to opportunities where you can really put your skills to the test. It helps you to understand what it is that you’re passionate about, while also understanding what you’re the most skillful in and being able to find the harmony between both.” Jonathan C.Class of 2027

The proven Freire model provides challenging, college-preparatory academics that help guarantee our students’ success at Freire Schools, in college, and beyond.

Commitment to Peace

Freire Wilmington is a peaceful community. Our highest priority is making sure that students feel safe and engaged in our classrooms and throughout our building, and that each of us has the tools and skills we need to resolve conflict peacefully. We work together as a community to create a peaceful environment in which every student can focus on themselves and their education and feel safe to take the emotional and personal risks necessary for learning. We view conflict as an opportunity for learning, growth, positive change, and peace as a way of life.

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Emotional Supports

Freire Wilmington’s emotional support team provides regular counseling services to students and families in need of therapy.

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Peer Mediation

Each year, a select group of Freire students is trained as Peer Mediators, playing a vital role in maintaining our positive school culture. Students and staff can request mediation to resolve conflicts, and every request is reviewed within 24 hours. Guided by trained student mediators, participants work together to find peaceful solutions, strengthen relationships, and build skills for long-term conflict resolution.

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