Serving 311 students in grades 9-12, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher 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 and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School serves an attendance zone in Far Rockaway, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 27 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School's student population of 311 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School 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 Vi High School is 0.58, 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
#2974 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
45%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
47%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is ranked #2974 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School often compared to?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queens High School For Information Research And Technology, Academy Of Medical Technology - A College Board School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School?
311 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School 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 Vi High School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School part of?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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