Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

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Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School is a public high school serving 265 students in grades 9-12 in the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 578 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly minority student population, consistently low academic performance, and high dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of New York high schools, with a statewide ranking between 1153-1191 out of 1228 high schools. Its four-year graduation rate has been low, ranging from 36.0% to 69.5%, and the school has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 17.3% to 32.0% over the past five years. Additionally, the school has had high chronic absenteeism, with rates of 49.8% and 70.1% in the 2022-2023 and 2021-2022 school years, respectively.

While the nearby schools, such as Channel View School For Research, Rockaway Park High School For Environmental Sustainability, and Rockaway Collegiate High School, also have predominantly minority student populations and struggle academically, they generally perform better than Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School. In contrast, Scholars' Academy, located about 3.5 miles away, is a high-performing school that stands out with much higher academic achievement, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8-21 Bay 25th St
       Far Rockaway, NY  11691


(718) 471-2154

District: New York City Geographic District #27

SchoolDigger Rank:
1153rd of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,024 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.8%
African American:
42.3%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.4% Help


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Compare Details Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School ranks worse than 93.9% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 12th among 15 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #27. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.43. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.8%), African American (42.3%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School is 9.1, which is the lowest among 15 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #27! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School is $26,024, which is the 2nd highest among 15 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #27.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School 1153rd of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #27:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #27 578th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

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Rank History for all students at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 21.69 800th 986 18.9%
2009 17.15 932nd 1086 14.2%
2010 15.50 977th 1117 12.5%
2011 15.67 1031st 1165 11.5%
2012 10.10 1068th 1198 10.9%
2013 7.94 1107th 1217 9.0%
2014 17.78 997th 1237 19.4%
2015 12.46 1136th 1255 9.5%
2016 19.45 1071st 1255 14.7%
2017 4.61 1198th 1221 1.9%
2018 2.50 1191st 1210 1.6%
2019 3.36 1175th 1207 2.7%
2022 4.12 1160th 1190 2.5%
2023 7.43 1153rd 1228 6.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.70 543rd 546 0.5%
2019 18.58 529th 565 6.4%
2022 25.02 414th 481 13.9%
2023 37.97 377th 583 35.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.40 989th 1095 9.7%
2019 14.10 1060th 1132 6.4%
2022 19.89 892nd 1038 14.1%
2023 27.49 855th 1130 24.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.59 1133rd 1154 1.8%
2019 4.85 1137th 1179 3.6%
2022 4.87 1070th 1101 2.8%
2023 9.01 1077th 1155 6.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.60 482nd 498 3.2%
2019 20.74 449th 493 8.9%
2022 21.98 345th 389 11.3%
2023 23.99 459th 531 13.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.03 1159th 1176 1.4%
2019 4.86 1153rd 1193 3.4%
2022 4.80 1118th 1155 3.2%
2023 8.78 1117th 1197 6.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.56 1166th 1176 0.9%
2019 3.18 1165th 1190 2.1%
2022 3.53 1128th 1154 2.3%
2023 7.24 1131st 1191 5.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.89 644th 679 5.2%
2019 19.42 589th 686 14.1%
2023 26.34 508th 671 24.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.00 791st 791 0.0%
2019 3.14 811th 815 0.5%
2022 7.46 733rd 760 3.6%
2023 7.66 821st 851 3.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 1 71 3 17 1 n/a n/a 0 93
2006 1 141 14 29 2 n/a n/a 0 187
2007 2 193 19 51 3 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 7 249 22 64 3 n/a n/a 0 345
2009 7 300 24 74 4 n/a n/a 0 409
2010 8 305 21 81 6 n/a n/a 0 421
2011 3 305 16 86 2 0 0 0 412
2012 6 300 10 121 2 9 0 0 448
2013 3 289 7 139 1 5 1 0 445
2014 3 243 11 148 2 0 0 0 407
2015 3 237 6 147 1 0 0 0 394
2016 3 231 5 132 3 0 1 0 375
2017 2 186 5 129 3 1 3 0 329
2018 4 183 6 137 3 0 3 0 336
2019 2 168 4 148 8 0 1 0 331
2020 2 137 3 151 4 0 1 0 298
2021 2 117 2 123 4 0 0 0 248
2022 3 114 1 115 6 0 0 0 239
2023 6 112 4 124 2 0 17 0 265

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 93 n/a n/a 0
2006 187 12.0 15.6 80.7
2007 268 18.0 14.9 81.3
2008 345 23.0 15.0 75.7
2009 409 22.0 18.6 76.5
2010 421 25.1 16.7 n/a
2011 412 27.0 15.2 58
2012 448 27.0 16.5 72.8
2013 445 26.0 17.1 69.2
2014 407 23.0 17.6 77.1
2015 394 20.0 19.7 78.7
2016 375 22.0 17.0 77.1
2017 329 20.0 16.4 81.8
2018 336 18.8 17.8 78.3
2019 331 29.5 11.2 74.9
2020 298 28.5 10.4 79.2
2021 248 25.0 9.9 82.3
2022 239 24.8 9.6 78.7
2023 265 29.0 9.1 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 93 n/a n/a 0
2006 187 12.0 15.6 80.7
2007 268 18.0 14.9 81.3
2008 345 23.0 15.0 75.7
2009 409 22.0 18.6 76.5
2010 421 25.1 16.7 n/a
2011 412 27.0 15.2 58
2012 448 27.0 16.5 72.8
2013 445 26.0 17.1 69.2
2014 407 23.0 17.6 77.1
2015 394 20.0 19.7 78.7
2016 375 22.0 17.0 77.1
2017 329 20.0 16.4 81.8
2018 336 18.8 17.8 78.3
2019 331 29.5 11.2 74.9
2020 298 28.5 10.4 79.2
2021 248 25.0 9.9 82.3
2022 239 24.8 9.6 78.7
2023 265 29.0 9.1 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201594.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,968 (11.0%) $15,886 (89.0%) $17,854
2020 $1,822 (9.0%) $18,370 (91.0%) $20,192
2021 $4,517 (18.2%) $20,241 (81.8%) $24,758
2022 $3,481 (11.9%) $25,801 (88.1%) $29,282
2023 $2,712 (10.4%) $23,312 (89.6%) $26,024

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1175th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1153rd of 1228 High schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School)2737.2
 10.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #27)6257.8
 4.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Algebra II (Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School)206.3
 13.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York City Geographic District #27)5734.2
 22.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School)62.556.2
 6.3%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #27)80.872.7
 8.1%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School)011.8
 11.8%
   End of Course Geometry (New York City Geographic District #27)45.325.5
 19.8%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School)8.713.2
 4.5%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District #27)4341.2
 1.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School)33.335.8
 2.5%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #27)70.265.3
 4.8%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School)33.619.2
 14.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #27)61.453
 8.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School)4252
 10%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #27)64.462.4
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students331265
 19.9%
African American168112
 33.3%
American Indian82
 75%
Asian44
Hispanic148124
 16.2%
Pacific Islander00
White26
 200%
Two or More Races117
 1600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.9%80.4%
 5.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School.

Students at Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School are 47% Hispanic, 42% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% White, 2% Asian.

Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School ranks in the bottom 6.1% of New York high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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