Frederick Douglass Academy, is a co-educational public school for grades 6-12 located in West Harlem, New York City. The school offers an SAT prep course program and a variety of Advanced Placement college courses that students can apply for starting in 10th grade.
Serving 619 students in grades 6-12, Frederick Douglass Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederick Douglass Academy serves an attendance area of approximately 1.9 square miles in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, typically around 0.9 miles from the school to the nearest boundary. The furthest edge of the zone extends about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Academy's student population of 619 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
619 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3269 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cardinal and Gold
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass Academy's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Academy is ranked #3269 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Frederick Douglass Academy often compared to?
Frederick Douglass Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Stuyvesant High School, Eleanor Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy?
619 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Frederick Douglass Academy students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Academy?
Frederick Douglass Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy offer ?
Frederick Douglass Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy part of?
Frederick Douglass Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 5.
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