Fannie Lou Hamer Charter School (Closed 2004)

3900 General Taylor Street
New Orleans, LA 70125
Fannie Lou Hamer Charter School serves 215 students in grades 7-12. 
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fannie Lou Hamer Charter School - Agency School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fannie Lou Hamer Charter School?
215 students attend Fannie Lou Hamer Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Fannie Lou Hamer Charter School students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Fannie Lou Hamer Charter School offer ?
Fannie Lou Hamer Charter School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Fannie Lou Hamer Charter School part of?
Fannie Lou Hamer Charter School is part of Fannie Lou Hamer Charter School - Agency School District.

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