- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bronx, NY
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360008605668
👥 S:T ratio 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools.
- #45 of 115
- high schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School ranks #45 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 9 · New York
NCES ID 360008605668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School grew from 218 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360008605668 · Bronx, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 8.8:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students)
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School grew from 218 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps/is 218 Rafa
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
807 students
- Ps 70 Max Scho
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld
729 students
- Bronx School f
Bronx School for Law Government and Justice
683 students
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327
670 students
- Ps 53 Basheer
Ps 53 Basheer Quisim
600 students
- This school 219
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School
219 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School compares
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 16% in New York - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.3%
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.2%
African American 41.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bronx School for Law Government and Justice | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comprehensive Model School Project Ms 327 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 53 Basheer Quisim | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high 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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School has 219 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 44% 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 Iii Secondary School?
92.7% of students at Frederick Douglass Academy Iii 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 Iii Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Iii Secondary School rank among high schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School ranks #45 of 115 high schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 9?
Besides Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School, New York City Geographic District # 9 also operates Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School (807 students), Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld (729 students), and Bronx School for Law Government and Justice (683 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 9 district page for the complete list.