Serving 235 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 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 9:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is 0.49, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
39%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School?
235 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 School District.
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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