Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School (03M860)

215 West 114 Street, Manhattan, NY 10026, Manhattan
Phone: 212-865-9260
Email: enrollment@fda2.net
Hours: 8:00am - 2:45pm
Principal: Osei Owusu Afriyie
School Website: https://fda2.net
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M860/
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Building Access Profile: View profile
Subway: 2, 3 to 110th St-Central Park North; B, C to 116th St
Bus: M1, M10, M102, M11, M116, M2, M3, M4, M7
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Program Details
The Douglass STEM Institute (M39A)
Science & Math

The Douglass STEM Institute prepares scholars for success in colleges and careers focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through a performance-task-based curriculum. In addition, to our core Science and Math sequence, scholars have access to AP courses as well as electives focused on robotics and engineering. Scholars will be equipped with a foundation of essential knowledge and skills to critically explore and solve real world problems.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Continuing 8th graders
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
259
251
259
    Grade 12 Students
53
49
43
    Grade 11 Students
64
61
62
    Grade 10 Students
62
74
70
    Grade 9 Students
80
67
84
Avg. Class Size
20.3
20.2
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 42 / 16
0 / 66 / 17
0 / 57 / 3
Attendance %
89%
87%
Graduation %
88%
86%
92%
College %
54%
48%
64%
The Douglass STEM Institute (M39A)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:

Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
40 / 75 (0.53)
15 / 20 (0.75)

Offers
All accepted
All accepted
58 / 75 (0.77)
18 / 20 (0.90)

Offers - Waitlist
41 / 73 (0.56)
19 / 22 (0.86)

Offers
About the School

Frederick Douglass Academy II is a college-preparatory secondary school focused on creating the next generation of society's leaders, who are committed to excellence in character, scholastic achievement, and community service through a rigorous academic curriculum that exceeds national standards. We are a nurturing and supportive community of learners that provides Scholars an extraordinary opportunity for personal growth.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 57%

Academic Highlights: College Courses (i.e. Intro to Personal Finance) through National Education Equity Lab

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Extended Day, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Uniform

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP United States History, Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Arts
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Clubs
Broadway Junior, Chess, Coding, Culinary Arts, Debate, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), National Honor Society, Peer Group Connection (PGC), Robotics, Video Gaming Club, Visual Media, Wellness
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.29%
Academic Engagement 
  63.92%
Safety 
  69.00%
Bully Prevention 
  59.50%
Inclusivity 
  83.60%
Mental Support 
  67.89%
Environment 
  60.75%
Post-School Support 
  76.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  68.60%
School Satisfaction 
  70.50%
Student Behavior 
  41.63%
Student Support 
  82.00%
School Leadership 
  75.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  74.33%
Instructional Development 
  78.27%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  92.56%
Teacher Support 
  94.14%
Safety 
  96.33%
School Community 
  77.78%
School Leadership 
  97.25%
Post-School Support 
  93.00%
IEP Support 
  86.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  88.10%
CC Regents
  49
Non-CC Regents
  34
Impact Score
  0.42
Performance Score
  0.43
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  79.90%
SAT Math
  391
SAT R/W
  411
Postsecondary
2-Year College 32.10%
4-Year College 21.40%
Unknown 46.50%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 56.30%
Female 43.70%
English Language Learners:
  12.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  32.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  93.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.30%
Black 57.30%
Hispanic 33.70%
White 4.20%
Other 3.50%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 13.20%
Black 28.90%
Hispanic 18.40%
White 31.60%
Other 7.90%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  30.30%
Students with SETSS
  2.40%
Students with ICT
  17.50%
Students with SC
  0.80%
Has all programs
  87.00%
Has all services
  93.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  7.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.41
Regents English
  41
Regents Gl. Hist.
  60
Regents US Hist.
  51
Regents Algebra I
  53
Regents Living Env.
  47
4-Year Grad. Rate
  81
IEP Support 
  86.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services45 (58%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services48 (89%)N/A (N/A)6 (11%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (71%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (29%)
Physical Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (98%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (2%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2022-23)
Regents English
  34
Regents Gl. Hist.
  56
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