Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School (03M860)

215 West 114 Street, Manhattan, NY 10026, Manhattan
Phone: 212-865-9260
Hours: 8:00am - 2:45pm
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 (i.e. Intro to Personal Finance) through National Education Equity Lab

Other Features: College Trips, Community School, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Extended Day, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Orientation, Paid Internships, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Uniform

School Features:

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

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
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
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

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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:40 / 75 (0.53)58 / 75 (0.77)
SWD applicants/seats:15 / 20 (0.75)18 / 20 (0.90)
Rank Avg: 6.46
OffersOffers - Waitlist
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
309 (55) / 95
105
401 (76) / 95
118
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%
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%
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
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