Enrollment
311
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012305730
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #9 of 16
- public schools in Far Rockaway · Resource Index
- 24
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Far Rockaway, New York, enrolling 311 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 311 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 723 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #352.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students) and Richmond Hill High School (1,841 students) alongside Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School compares
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
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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.
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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School a good school?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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