Frederick Douglass Academy

Frederick Douglass Academy

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
2581 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd,  New York, NY
Central Harlem Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 5
3.6
4.0
887 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Joseph D. Gates
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.04
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.04
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
24
Math
25
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
63.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
2
Student Progress
2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
70%
State Average
20%
Math
71%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
218:1

Student Diversity

Male
58.4%
Female
41.6%
Black
60.5%
Hispanic
31.9%
White
3.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Syracuse University 178 Students
Stony Brook University 166 Students
New York University 157 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 146 Students
CUNY Hunter College 135 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 133 Students
Fordham University 122 Students
Pace University 101 Students
Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY) 101 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 124 Students
Psychology 86 Students
Nursing 73 Students
Biology 58 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 49 Students
Computer Science 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 32 Students
Economics 27 Students
Accounting 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 319 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/27/2023
It was a fun school with great teachers and staff that help guide me along my journey such as giving me advice in work and college related stuff. Furthermore there are multiple extracurricular activities for everyone that make it so fun and enjoyable for students.
5.0 Senior
10/1/2022
My experience at The Frederic Douglass Academy is each teacher and staff helps us to prepare for college and to become better in ourselves that will lead us in the right directions. My schools accomplishments to students personal growth through extra curricular activities.
4.0 Alum
7/14/2022
The teachers were very approachable and respectful. When you need help the teachers are very open to any questions you may have. The teachers have afternoon sessions when students can go for extra help or remaining questions.
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4.0 21 Reviews
4.0 parent
5/15/2018
From my experience as a parent I would say an 8
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5.0 parent
9/19/2017
My son did very well at this high school. He was there from middle school. He liked his teachers and if you put your mind to do well, you will.
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3.0 parent
4/17/2014
Had to pull my daughter out of the middle school per fights, etc. I hear the high school is better...
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4.0 parent
4/17/2014
My daughters 1st year, started off ruff but the teachers Have reached out and are helping her come back
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