Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School (12X682) is a public school in District 12, Crotona Park East, Bronx, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 401 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

Visit school website

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Crotona Park East
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School
1021 Jennings St, Bronx, NY 10460, USA
Bronx, Crotona Park East

School Quality

The one thing to remember

Regents diploma rate (2025) is 88%, higher than most district high schools.

What the numbers say

  • Family satisfaction (2026) is 99%, higher than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • Trust in teachers (2026) is 99%, higher than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • Trust in principal (2026) is 99%, higher than most high schools in the district and citywide.
  • 4-year graduation rate (2025) is 91%, higher than most district high schools.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

99%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 93% of families answered.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

91%

English Regents pass rate

63%

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School vs High School of World Cultures

MeasureFannie Lou Hamer Freedom High SchoolHigh School of World Cultures
Enrollment (2025–26)401329
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.19.8
Family satisfaction (2026)99%94%
Principal trust (2026)99%96%
Teacher trust (2026)99%96%
Leadership (2026)99%96%
4-year graduation rate (2025)91%78%
Regents diploma rate (2025)88%75%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School has higher Regents diploma rate (2025) than High School of World Cultures (88% vs 75%) and higher 4-year graduation rate (2025) (91% vs 78%).

Student body

Enrollment

401 students

9–12 · down 67 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

10.1

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

15%

was 16% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

92% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

32%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 71% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 24% Black, 0% multiracial, 46% female, 54% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
99%
Disability support services
98%
Outreach
99%
Facilities
92%
Parent involvement
95%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

1021 Jennings St, Bronx, NY 10460, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: Crotona Park East, Bronx
  • Address: 1021 Jennings St, Bronx, NY 10460, USA