At a glance
Reported students
310
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School: 310 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
7.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in New York. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 3. NCES reports 310 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.4:1, below the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (58.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
- 1How do the reported 7.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.6%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic32.3%
- Black58.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 3
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts
High · Grades 06–12
319 reported students
Urban Assembly School for Green Careers (The)
High · Grades 09–12
326 reported students
Urban Assembly School for Media Studies
High · Grades 09–12
331 reported students
Young Women's Leadership School
High · Grades 06–12
360 reported students
High School of Arts and Technology
High · Grades 09–12
392 reported students
Global Learning Collaborative (The)
High · Grades 09–12
393 reported students
Public schools near Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts High · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–12 | 319 | under 0.1 mi |
| Opportunity Charter School High · Charter · Opportunity Charter School | 06–12 | 388 | under 0.1 mi |
| Columbia Secondary School High · New York City Geographic District # 5 | 06–12 | 714 | 0.6 mi |
| Central Park East High School High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 481 | 0.7 mi |
| Edward a Reynolds West Side High School High · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 09–12 | 348 | 0.8 mi |
| Young Women's Leadership School High · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–12 | 360 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School serve?
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 3.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School?
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School reported 310 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School?
The calculated ratio is 7.4:1, based on 310 students and 42.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 3 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School in?
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3, based in New York, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts (under 0.1 mi), Opportunity Charter School (under 0.1 mi), Columbia Secondary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.