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Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School

3630 3rd Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 235 students in grades 9-12, Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Motto
To empower every scholar, every day through culturally relevant and engaging instruction with support for the whole child.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is 0.49, 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)
50-59%
52%
(20-21)
75-79%
62%
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
39%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School?
235 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School part of?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
In what neighborhood is Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School located?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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