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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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
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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