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Frederick Douglass Academy
High School · New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 5 high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2581 7TH AVE, New York, NY 10039
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Frederick Douglass Academy score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 36 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frederick Douglass Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,792
Median home value
$478,200
Median rent
$1,211/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Village Academy West Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Boys Preparatory Charter School of New YorkCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–10 | 0.6 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Cardinal Hayes High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 748 | Compare → |
| New Heights Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 5–12 | 0.6 mi | 712 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District # 5
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #27 of 28
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Frederick Douglass Academy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederick Douglass Academy
Frederick Douglass Academy is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 5, serving approximately 708 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,256 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederick Douglass Academy
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy serve?
Frederick Douglass Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy?
Frederick Douglass Academy has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederick Douglass Academy rank in NY?
Frederick Douglass Academy ranks #4,256 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Frederick Douglass Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Douglass Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Frederick Douglass Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Douglass Academy has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Frederick Douglass Academy a charter school?
No, Frederick Douglass Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederick Douglass Academy a Title I school?
No, Frederick Douglass Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick Douglass Academy?
88.7% of students at Frederick Douglass Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 99.9%
- Phone
- (212) 491-4107
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10039)
- 30,512
- Area average commute
- 41 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10039; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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