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Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #27 · Far Rockaway, NY

A New York City Geographic District #27 high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8-21 BAY 25TH ST, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2021)
  • 52.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate52%
AP Participation8.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism56.1%

Students at Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 50% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 74Excellent Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,027

Median home value

$649,400

Median rent

$1,444/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

28.9%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of Medical Technology - a College Board SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.26–120.0 mi608Compare →
Queens High School for Information Research and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified7.69–120.0 mi503Compare →
Challenge Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–120.1 mi1,195Compare →
Congregation YmhPrivate · tuition7.1private9–120.2 mi130Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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 #27

Schools in district
63
Rank in district
#42 of 63
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 Vi High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School

Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is a public high school in Far Rockaway, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 280 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,758 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School

What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School serve?

Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School?

Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is 11.2:1. 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 Vi High School rank in NY?

Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School ranks #3,758 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Vi High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School a charter school?

No, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School a Title I school?

No, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School?

91.1% of students at Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
280
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.1%
4-Year Graduation
52.0%
Area population (ZIP 11691)
68,704
Area average commute
45 min
Area median age
36
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 11691; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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