Serving 887 students in grades 6-12, Frederick Douglass Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Academy's student population of 887 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
887 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
33%
29%
Black
62%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Academy is ranked #274 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Frederick Douglass Academy often compared to?
Frederick Douglass Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy is 89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy?
887 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Frederick Douglass Academy students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Academy?
Frederick Douglass Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy offer ?
Frederick Douglass Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy part of?
Frederick Douglass Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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