Serving 67 students in grades 9-12, Frederick Douglass Academy Iv Secondary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the New York state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥80%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
82%
16%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)60-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy Iv Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy Iv Secondary School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Iv Secondary School?
67 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Iv Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Frederick Douglass Academy Iv Secondary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Academy Iv Secondary School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iv Secondary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy Iv Secondary School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iv Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy Iv Secondary School part of?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iv Secondary School is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
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