- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007805627
👥 S:T ratio 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools.
- #63 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School ranks #63 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007805627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 360007805627 · New York, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 7.8:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 310
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School
310 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School compares
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School?
90.4% of students at Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School is African American at 58.4% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School ranks #63 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 3?
Besides Frederick Douglass Academy Ii Secondary School, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.