- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
Hill Freedman World Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hill Freedman World Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421899003711
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hill Freedman World Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hill Freedman World Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Freedman World Academy ranks #4 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Hill Freedman World Academy shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 421899003711 · Philadelphia, PA Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 12.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Hill Freedman World Academy shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 53.8 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hill Freedman World Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 640
Hill Freedman World Academy
640 students
What this shows Hill Freedman World Academy reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hill Freedman World Academy compares
Hill Freedman World Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.7%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Hill Freedman World Academy is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hill Freedman World Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hill Freedman World Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hill Freedman World Academy
How many students attend Hill Freedman World Academy?
Hill Freedman World Academy has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hill Freedman World Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hill Freedman World Academy is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hill Freedman World Academy?
100.0% of students at Hill Freedman World Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hill Freedman World Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hill Freedman World Academy is African American at 86.4% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hill Freedman World Academy?
Hill Freedman World Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hill Freedman World Academy rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Hill Freedman World Academy ranks #4 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Hill Freedman World Academy, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.