Serving 414 students in grades 9-12, Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School serves a large attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, encompassing approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 30.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School's student population of 414 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
46%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)89.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School?
The graduation rate of Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School?
414 students attend Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School?
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School offer ?
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School part of?
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
In what neighborhood is Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School located?
Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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