Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (20K505)

5800 20 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-621-8800
Email: info@fdrhs.org
Hours: 9:42am - 4:32pm
Principal: Melanie Katz
School Website: https://www.fdrhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/20K505/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Subway: F to Bay Parkway-22nd Av; N to 20th Av
Bus: B11, B6, B8, B9
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Program Details
Technical Theater (K16G)
Performing Arts/Visual Art & Design, Project-Based Learning

This is a comprehensive program that is designed to expose students to the multiple functions that go into theatrical productions. Courses include: stage design, theater business, theater management, and lighting/sound design. In addition to the annual spring musical, students may showcase their talents in SING, holiday and spring concerts.

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) Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
3,431
3,258
3,199
    Grade 12 Students
740
685
750
    Grade 11 Students
658
713
598
    Grade 10 Students
944
935
971
    Grade 9 Students
1089
925
880
Avg. Class Size
24.7
22.9
Complaints / Suspensions
30 / 0
63 / 120
60 / 196
Attendance %
86%
82%
Graduation %
77%
74%
75%
College %
55%
53%
52%
Technical Theater (K16G)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
24 / 24 (1.00)
7 / 5 (1.40)

Offers - Waitlist
15 / 24 (0.63)
10 / 5 (2.00)

Offers

About the School

FDR's Pillars of Diversity, Equity, Empowerment and Persistence (DEEP) guide us in all that we do. Our vision is to provide the best education and preparation for college and career to every student who walks into our building. We do this by supporting all learners, both academically and emotionally via a focus on Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, while providing access to a wide variety of coursework and educational experiences focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). The FDR learning community celebrates the diversity within our family and works together to graduate young adults who will continue to serve the greater community. FDR High School: Brooklyn's Bridge To Your Future.

School Budget: View financial budget

Academic Highlights: FutureReadyNYC: Technology (Software Developer), Pre-Engineering Program, Honors classes in all core subjects, CUNY College Now, extensive math, computer science and science AP coursework opportunities, fully-staffed college office, Naviance for college preparation, trailblazers program, SEO Scholars Program, ACE Mentoring Program, Yleana Leadership Academy. FDR focuses on college and career!, Science and Environmental Research: Design of original research; technical report writing for submission to citywide and national competitions,; gain an appreciation of the natural and urban environment; hydroponics/aquaponics; focus on careers in public policy, green industries and environmental science., Exciting and current, extensive elective and major course offerings including: Programming/robotics, 3-d printing, photography, videography, Illustrator and Photoshop, forensics, piano, marching band, and more!, Extensive support offered to English Language Learners including Transitional Bilingual Educational classes in Spanish and Mandarin, New for 2023! Medical Careers and Health Sciences: Prepare students for college and careers in medical/health sciences; focus on health of the global environment; internships at hospitals, rehabilitation centers and medical/dental offices

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, FutureReadyNYC School, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Chinese, Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese, Spanish

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors, Bilingual Social Workers

Upcoming Events

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
ELL Programs
Dual Language: Chinese, Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese, Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math, NYS Seal of Biliteracy, Science
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Flag Football, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Golf
PSAL Website
View PSAL schedule, standings, & history
Other Sports
Cheerleading, Fitness, Step
Clubs
Art Club, ASPIRA, Band, Cheerleaders, Chess Club, Christian Club, Clubs: Anime, Dance Club, Dreamer's Club, FDR Theater Company, Fright Club, Gamer's Club, Green Squad, Green Thumb Club, Hire Cause, Hispanic Club, Jewish Club, KPop Club, Magazine Club, Math Team, Mock Trial, Model UN, Movie Club, Multicultural Show, Muslim Student Association, My Brother's Keeper, My Sister's Keepr, National Honor Society, New Dealer, Origami Club, Peer Mediation, Rainbow Pride, Regents Preparation, Robotics, Science Olympiad, Step, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, The Lounge, Tutoring
Art Disciplines
Dance, Film, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Concerts (1 per year), Theatre Performances (1 per year)
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  71.71%
Academic Engagement 
  66.31%
Safety 
  75.50%
Bully Prevention 
  70.00%
Inclusivity 
  86.90%
Mental Support 
  68.00%
Environment 
  67.50%
Post-School Support 
  80.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  65.00%
School Satisfaction 
  73.92%
Student Behavior 
  55.75%
Student Support 
  82.14%
School Leadership 
  63.92%
Instructional Clarity 
  78.00%
Instructional Development 
  82.17%
Post-School Support 
  90.80%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.00%
Teacher Support 
  86.71%
Safety 
  92.00%
School Community 
  79.56%
School Leadership 
  93.13%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%
IEP Support 
  92.33%

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. %
  77.50%
CC Regents
  65
Non-CC Regents
  67
Impact Score
  0.47
Performance Score
  0.48
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  60.50%
SAT Math
  471
SAT R/W
  454
Postsecondary
2-Year College 18.40%
4-Year College 36.80%
Other Postsecondary 0.30%
Unknown 44.50%

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 58.80%
Female 41.20%
English Language Learners:
  29.60%
Students with Disabilities:
  17.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  86.50%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 35.00%
Black 7.30%
Hispanic 39.60%
White 16.40%
Other 1.70%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 16.40%
Black 11.90%
Hispanic 16.00%
White 47.90%
Other 7.80%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  18.00%
Students with SETSS
  1.10%
Students with ICT
  8.30%
Students with SC
  5.40%
Has all programs
  94.00%
Has all services
  95.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  5.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.00
Regents English
  57
Regents Gl. Hist.
  58
Regents US Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  56
Regents Living Env.
  56
IEP Support 
  92.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services293 (96%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
SETSS11 (92%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class184 (91%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services236 (93%)N/A (N/A)17 (7%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (83%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (17%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Physical Therapy9 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School59 (91%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned6 (9%)

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

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