Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School (09X517) 
3630 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456, Bronx
Phone: 718-538-9726
Email: grosario@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 08:20am - 02:50pm
Principal: Jumel Carlos
School Website: https://fdaiiibx.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X517/
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Bus: Bx11, Bx15, Bx17, Bx21, Bx32, Bx35, Bx41, Bx41-SBS
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Program Details
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
FDA III empowers every scholar, every day through culturally relevant programs: a structured and sequential curriculum, enrichment programs, mentorship and guidance, wellness supports, family engagement, clubs, sports, community development, and academic support. Our school provides AP courses, NYU College Advising, College Now classes at Lehman College, and opportunities for Mentorship and Summer Internships with Bronxworks.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
SWD applicants/seats:
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This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
About the School
Frederick Douglass Academy III had an 87% graduation rate for the 2021 - 2022 school year, and projects to have a 90% graduation rate for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Our Mission is to empower every scholar, every day through culturally relevant and engaging instruction with support for the whole child.
School Budget: View financial budget
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 91%
Academic Highlights: AP Courses Available, College in High School courses (Barnard College at Columbia University/Microeconomics, UPenn/Grit Lab: the psychology of passion, perseverance and success) through National Equity Grit Lab, Our scholars participate in College Now and we are National Honor's Society school, Additional course offerings such as Coding, Robotics, Entrepreneurship, College Exploration, Dance and Yoga.
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs
School Features:
- Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 16.10%
Other Postsecondary 2.90%
Unknown 61.90%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 52.30%
Hispanic 58.90%
White 0.80%
Other 0.90%
Hispanic 29.20%
White 20.80%
Other 8.30%
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 (2022-23)
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 (2023-24)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 61 (86%) | 10 (14%) | 0 (0%) |
| SETSS | <=5 (?) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (88%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (12%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 30 (81%) | N/A (N/A) | 7 (19%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (100%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 0 (0%) |
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)
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