Freedom Academy High School (Closed 2014)

116 Nassau St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Freedom Academy High School serves 171 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(12-13)
80-89%
39%
(12-13)
80-89%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
84%
15%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.29
(12-13)
50-59%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freedom Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Freedom Academy High School is 50-59%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Freedom Academy High School?
171 students attend Freedom Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Freedom Academy High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freedom Academy High School?
Freedom Academy High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Freedom Academy High School offer ?
Freedom Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Freedom Academy High School part of?
Freedom Academy High School is part of New York City Geographic District #13.

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