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Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School

226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 227 students in grades 9-12, Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School's student population of 227 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 107% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2549 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
19%
29%
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Black
72%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School is ranked #2549 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School often compared to?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn School For Math And Research, Brooklyn Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School?
227 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School part of?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.
In what neighborhood is Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School located?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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