Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School serves 355 students in grades 6-12.
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
Total Students | 355 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1733 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 3% | 9% |
Hispanic | 31% | 27% |
Black | 64% | 17% |
White | 1% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 82% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 3 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School is Wadleigh Performing And Visual Arts (0.0 miles away)
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215 W 114th St
New York, NY 10026
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Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-12 | 411 students10
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240 W 113th St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10026
(212) 866-6137 0.1 6-12 411 - New York Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem Charter School Grades: K-5 | 220 students
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New York, NY 10026
(212) 663-8216 0.1 K-5 220 - New York Stem Institute Of Manhattan Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 133 students10
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240 W 113th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 678-2898 0.1 K-5 133 - New York Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 Charter School Grades: K-10 | 580 students
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New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500 0.1 K-10 580
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