Serving 219 students in grades 9-12, Frederick Douglass Academy Iii 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 is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School serves an extensive attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 12.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School's student population of 219 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
219 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
To empower every scholar, every day through culturally relevant and engaging instruction with support for the whole child.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School?
219 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School part of?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
In what neighborhood is Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School located?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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