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Frederick Douglass Academy

New York, New York · Grades 6 to 12 · New York City Geographic District # 5

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About Frederick Douglass Academy

Frederick Douglass Academy serves grades 6 through 12 as a public school in New York, New York. Enrollment was 619 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in New York. There are about 10.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (56.9 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city. It is one of 28 schools in New York City Geographic District # 5. There are 801 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2581 7th Ave, New York, NY 10039
Phone	(212) 491-4107
School district	New York City Geographic District # 5
Grades	6 to 12
Students (2024-25)	619
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	56.9
Students per teacher	10.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008100701). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy serve?

Frederick Douglass Academy serves grades 6 through 12.

How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy?

Frederick Douglass Academy reported 619 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy?

About 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 619 students and 56.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Frederick Douglass Academy a public or charter school?

Frederick Douglass Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy in?

Frederick Douglass Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 5. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-5/

Where is Frederick Douglass Academy located?

Frederick Douglass Academy is at 2581 7th Ave, New York, NY 10039. The phone number is (212) 491-4107.

How many other schools are near Frederick Douglass Academy?

There are 801 other schools within 5 miles of Frederick Douglass Academy in our directory.