Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School (03M860)

215 West 114 Street, Manhattan, NY 10026, Manhattan
Phone: 212-865-9260
Hours: 8:00am - 2:45pm
Uniform Required: Yes
School Website: https://fda2.net
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/03M860/
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School Leader: Osei Owusu Afriyie (oowusua@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Shirley Henderson (shenderson@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Tracey Stahling (tstahling2@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Kareem Wright (kwright9@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Kareem Wright (kwright9@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Anabel Mendez Liz (amendezliz2@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

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.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 62%

Academic Highlights: College Courses offered to Scholars beginning in 10th Grade, SAT Prep, Project Based Curriculum, International Trips, Prepare for college success with the Douglass Humanities Institute. Our liberal arts program uses a performance task-based curriculum that blends history, literature, and visual arts, encouraging students to critically analyze society. Scholars benefit from access to Advanced Placement courses and a variety of Humanities electives, culminating in a Senior Research Project. We empower students to develop vital college readiness skills and explore their passions, laying a strong foundation for their future academic journeys.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Uniform

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP Calculus AB, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Seminar, AP United States History, Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited])
Course List
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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
PSAL Team
East Harlem Pride
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Central Park East High School (04M555)
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School (03M860)
Heritage School, The (04M680)
Park East High School (04M495)
Young Women's Leadership School of Manhattan (TYWLS) (03M610)
Clubs
Arts & Crafts, ASL (Sign Language) Club, Boys Leadership Club, Broadway Junior, Chess Club, College Exploration, Dance, Games Central, GSA, Hip Hop Dance, Robotics, Video Game Club, Weightlifting Club, Yoga
Art Courses
Digital Media Arts, Exploring Music, Traditional and Studio Art
Arts Summary
All middle and high school students received access to a visual arts program taught by a certified arts teacher.
Program Details
The Douglass STEM Institute(M39A)
Science & Math

Dive into the future with the Douglass STEM Institute, where we prepare scholars for thriving college experiences and dynamic careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Our distinctive performance task-based curriculum empowers students to tackle real-world challenges head-on. Alongside our rigorous core Science and Math sequence, scholars can excel with Advanced Placement courses and engage in exciting electives like Robotics and Engineering, building a robust foundation of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

10th Grade seats available

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

Applicant Analysis
2024-252023-24
GE applicants/seats:43 / 74 (0.58)40 / 75 (0.53)
SWD applicants/seats:15 / 21 (0.71)15 / 20 (0.75)
Rank Avg: 6.46
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:All accepted
  SWD:All accepted
Offer Prediction:
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2024-25
2023-24
2022-23
Total Students Across All Grades
263
259
251
    Grade 12 Students
41
53
49
    Grade 11 Students
63
64
61
    Grade 10 Students
77
62
74
    Grade 9 Students
82
80
67
Avg. Class Size
20.1
20.3
20.2
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
8.9
8.4
8.6
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
0 / 0 / 0
0 / 42 / 16
0 / 66 / 17
Attendance %
89%
89%
Graduation %
82%
86%
College %
54%
48%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
450 (58) / 95
84
309 (55) / 95
105
401 (76) / 95
118

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Student Responses 50% responded
Academic Rigor 
  67.67%
Academic Engagement 
  62.36%
Safety 
  69.38%
Bully Prevention 
  58.25%
Inclusivity 
  76.45%
Mental Support 
  67.75%
Environment 
  60.64%
Post-School Support 
  69.83%
Teacher Responses 51% responded
Academic Rigor 
  81.50%
School Satisfaction 
  78.88%
Student Behavior 
  40.67%
Student Support 
  82.80%
School Leadership 
  87.27%
Instructional Clarity 
  87.40%
Instructional Development 
  79.11%
Post-School Support 
  91.67%
Family Responses 13% responded
Education 
  88.50%
Teacher Support 
  77.83%
Safety 
  80.33%
School Community 
  65.38%
School Leadership 
  85.00%
Post-School Support 
  88.00%
IEP Support 
  85.00%

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  81.40%
CC Regents
  50
Non-CC Regents
  49
Impact Score
  0.28
Performance Score
  0.37
College Aptitude
CCR
  33.90%
SAT Math
  383
SAT R/W
  410
Postsecondary
2-Year College 19.40%
4-Year College 38.80%
Unknown 41.80%

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 (2024-25)
Student Population:
Male 62.90%
Female 37.10%
English Language Learners:
  12.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  32.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  94.40%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 1.60%
Black 58.10%
Hispanic 32.70%
White 3.80%
Other 3.80%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 25.70%
Hispanic 25.70%
White 34.30%
Other 14.30%

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

IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  30.90%
Students with SETSS
  1.90%
Students with ICT
  20.10%
Students with SC
  0.40%
Has all programs
  59.00%
Has all services
  92.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  8.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  46
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents US Hist.
  60
Regents Algebra I
  51
Regents Living Env.
  46
4-Year Grad. Rate
  91.7
IEP Movement
Needs Improvement
IEP Support 
  85.00%

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

Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services77 (91%)>5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS6 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services49 (79%)N/A (N/A)13 (21%)
Counseling Services Bilingual0 (0%)0 (0%)<=5 (100%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (18%)N/A (N/A)>5 (82%)
Physical Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School6 (50%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned6 (50%)

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

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  38
Regents US Hist.
  56
Regents Algebra I
  52
4-Year Grad. Rate
  66.7
ELL Progress
  48

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

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