Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School

5800 20th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 3,142 students in grades 9-12, Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 71% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School's student population of 3,142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 218 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,142 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
218 teachers
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School Rankings

Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#855 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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83%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
34%
10%
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Hispanic
39%
29%
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Black
10%
16%
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White
15%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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71%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School's ranking?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School is ranked #855 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School often compared to?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Utrecht High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School?
The graduation rate of Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School is 71%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School?
3,142 students attend Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School offer ?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School part of?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 71% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 83% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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