Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School
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(718)485-3789
- Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School serves 199 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
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Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School's student population of 199 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 199 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #750 out of 4,239 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥90% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 26% |
| Black | 86% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | 55-59% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #23 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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- The nearest high school to Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School is Teachers Preparatory High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Teachers Preparatory High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Teachers Preparatory High School (0.0 miles away)
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