At a glance
Reported students
619
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
228.5
Frederick Douglass Academy: 619 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Frederick Douglass Academy
Frederick Douglass Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in New York. It is one of 28 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 5. NCES reports 619 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, close to 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 (58.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Frederick Douglass Academy
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.91 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?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.1%
- Hispanic34.4%
- Black58.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 # 5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
High · Grades 09–12
576 reported students
Columbia Secondary School
High · Grades 06–12
714 reported students
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
High · Grades 06–12
408 reported students
Mott Hall High School
High · Grades 09–12
277 reported students
Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem
High · Grades 06–12
228 reported students
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
High · Grades 09–12
178 reported students
Public schools near Frederick Douglass Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Village Academy North Charter School High · Charter · Harlem Village Academy North Charter School | 05–12 | 394 | 0.3 mi |
| New Heights Academy Charter School High · Charter · New Heights Academy Charter School | 06–12 | 673 | 0.6 mi |
| Health Opportunities High School High · New York City Geographic District # 7 | 09–12 | 228 | 0.7 mi |
| Community School for Social Justice High · New York City Geographic District # 7 | 09–12 | 185 | 0.7 mi |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny High · New York City Geographic District # 5 | 09–12 | 576 | 0.7 mi |
| Bronx Leadership Academy II High School High · New York City Geographic District # 7 | 09–12 | 381 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass Academy
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy serve?
Frederick Douglass Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New York City Geographic District # 5.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy?
Frederick Douglass Academy reported 619 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 619 students and 56.91 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 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frederick Douglass Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Frederick Douglass Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Frederick Douglass Academy in?
Frederick Douglass Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 5, based in New York, NY, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frederick Douglass Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harlem Village Academy North Charter School (0.3 mi), New Heights Academy Charter School (0.6 mi), Health Opportunities High School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.