FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY III SECONDARY SCHOOL

219 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Frederick Douglass Academy III (FDA III) is a public secondary school located in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Frederick Douglass Academy network, the school is built upon a philosophy of high academic expectations, rigorous instruction, and a college-preparatory focus. The institution emphasizes the development of character, discipline, and intellectual curiosity, aiming to provide students with the foundational skills necessary to succeed in higher education and become active, responsible citizens.

The school environment at FDA III is generally structured and focused, designed to cultivate a supportive yet challenging atmosphere. Students are typically encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs that complement their core academic studies in humanities, mathematics, and the sciences. By fostering a culture of accountability and community involvement, Frederick Douglass Academy III strives to narrow the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student body within the New York City public school system.

219

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY III SECONDARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	123
Black	90
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
123 (56.2%)
Black
90 (41.1%)
American Indian
3 (1.4%)
Two or More
2 (0.9%)
White
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
Phone:	(718)538-9726
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 38

Grade 10 75

Grade 11 44

Grade 12 62