- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012105722
👥 S:T ratio 55
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #14 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii 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 Vii High School ranks #14 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012105722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 360012105722 · Brooklyn, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 11.2:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School
292 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School compares
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
African American 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School has 292 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Vii High School?
88.5% of students at Frederick Douglass Academy Vii 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 Vii High School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School is African American at 70.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Vii High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School ranks #14 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #23?
Besides Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.