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Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #12 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #12 high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1021 JENNINGS ST, Bronx, NY 10460

  • Math 30% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2021)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism84%

Students at Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 49% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$36,067

Median home value

$589,300

Median rent

$1,332/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

33.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·2 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 811Enrollment path unverified3.49–120.1 mi599Compare →
Bronx Envision AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.99–120.4 mi273Compare →
Cinema School (the)Enrollment path unverified7.89–120.4 mi323Compare →
East Bronx Academy for the FutureEnrollment path unverified5.16–120.4 mi603Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #12

Schools in district
47
Rank in district
#9 of 46
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School is a public high school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #12, serving approximately 443 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,606 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School

What grades does Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School serve?

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School?

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School rank in NY?

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School ranks #2,606 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School a charter school?

No, Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School a Title I school?

No, Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School?

91.2% of students at Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
84.0%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 10460)
61,101
Area average commute
47 min
Area median age
34.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10460; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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