- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Far Rockaway, NY
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012305730
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #9 of 16
- public schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School ranks #9 of 16 public schools in Far Rockaway, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012305730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360012305730 · Far Rockaway, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 10.7:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- This school 311
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
311 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School compares
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.8%
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 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
Two or More 3.5%
White 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,841
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School has 311 students enrolled. It is a high school in Far Rockaway, NY. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Vi High School?
78.9% of students at Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High 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 Vi High School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is African American at 46.6% of enrollment, in Far Rockaway, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Vi High School rank among public schools in Far Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School ranks #9 of 16 public schools in Far Rockaway, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Far Rockaway on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students), and Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.