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Frederick Douglass Academy

New York, NY

Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

93 tested · 91% of students

41% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 30% did.

  • Level 49%
  • Level 332%
  • Level 235%
  • Level 124%

Math

91 tested · 89% of students

29% scored proficient.

  • Level 44%
  • Level 324%
  • Level 234%
  • Level 137%

Science

33 tested · 94% of students

15% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 15% did.

  • Level 40%
  • Level 315%
  • Level 26%
  • Level 179%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled814708
Harassment, bullying, discrimination2116
Cyberbullying27
False alarm11
Drugs14
Other threats11

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, bomb threat, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools

High School

Taking Advanced Courses49%
Attendance Rate90%
Teacher Attendance94%
Experienced Teachers93%

Middle

Attendance Rate91%
Teacher Attendance94%
Experienced Teachers93%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

High School

D75 Special Education Inclusive Services

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

1

Seats

1

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

4

Seats

4

High School

Screened

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

62

Seats

102

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

16

Seats

28

High School

Screened

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

63

Seats

102

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

14

Seats

28

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
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School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

708 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino33.2%
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White3.1%
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Black or African American60.3%
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Asian0.7%
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Two or More Races0.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native1.4%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.4%
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Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses13

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Physics 1,

Arts6

Drawing, Filmmaking / Video, Core Music, Concert Band,

Sports13

Baseball (Boys), Basketball (Boys/Girls), Double Dutch (Coed), Fencing (Boys/Girls),

Clubs and Activities18

Anime, Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, Broadcasting, Cheerleading,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360008100701

District
New York City Geographic District # 5
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
708 students
Teachers (FTE)
60.7

Sources