FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY VII HIGH SCHOOL

292 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Frederick Douglass Academy VII (FDA VII) is a public secondary school located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, serving students in grades 9–12. As part of the Frederick Douglass Academy network, the school operates under a mission centered on high academic standards, rigorous instruction, and the cultivation of strong character. The institution emphasizes a "college-preparatory" culture, aiming to prepare its students not only for graduation but for long-term success in higher education and professional careers.

The school is noted for its structured environment and focus on the "Twelve Habits of Mind," which encourage students to develop intellectual discipline, responsibility, and civic engagement. In addition to core academic subjects, FDA VII typically offers various extracurricular programs, arts, and athletics designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By fostering a supportive community, the school strives to empower students from the local community to overcome socioeconomic challenges and achieve their full academic potential.

292

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY VII HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	80
Black	205
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
205 (70.2%)
Hispanic
80 (27.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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 #23
Phone:	(718)485-3789
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 87

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 61