Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School (09X517)

3630 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456, Bronx
Phone: 718-538-9726
Hours: 8:30am - 2:40pm
School Website: https://fdaiiibx.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X517/
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School Leader: Jumel Carlos (jcarlos@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Genesis Rosario (grosario13@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Tioly Capellan (tcapellan@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Trena Saunders (tsaunders7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Tioly Capellan (tcapellan@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
I want to sincerely welcome you to Frederick Douglass Academy III! We are a small gem located in the South Bronx. I have worked at Frederick Douglass Academy III for 21 years. I first began as a founding teacher and through hard work, I have had an opportunity to be the Principal for the last 10 years. I truly love the community and having the opportunity to make a positive impact in "scholars" lives. I believe in paying it forward in which someone does something for you, instead of paying that person back directly, you pass it on to another person instead. Scholar voice is very important too and we want you to express yourself to your fullest. We want scholars to feel comfortable at their school and have the option to choose what they would like in a great school. Frederick Douglass Academy III had an 87% graduation rate for the 2023-24 school year and we are projected to improve to 90%+ for the 2024-25 school year! We are also pleased to say we have an Early College track in collaboration with Bronx Community College. Students will have the opportunity to earn credits towards their associates degree while in High School. We are also a community school and that allows us to provide additional resources to give to our school community. We also have several PSAL sports including Girls Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Girls Badminton, and Boys Baseball. We are looking to make improvements to our school constantly and we are working diligently to provide the support/services our scholars will need. Welcome once again to the Frederick Douglass Academy III community! We will continue to support every scholar, every day!
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 81%
Academic Highlights: We are a FutureReady School and through this partnership our scholars will graduate with a strong academic foundation; solid plan; and the key skills, experiences, and credentials necessary to graduate on pathway to a rewarding career, long-term economic security and a choice-filled life., We are a Early College school, therefore our scholars have an opportunity to graduate high school with a high school diploma and an Associates degree from our partner school Bronx Community College.., We are a National Equity Lab school in which through our partnership, top colleges and universities help to inspire and develop our scholars to be the the next generation of leaders by providing college credit-bearing courses, and more, into teacher-led high school classrooms.
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, FutureReadyNYC School, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge
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
Programs
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
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
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)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 33.40%
Other Postsecondary 2.80%
Unknown 33.20%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 48.50%
Hispanic 55.00%
White 0.40%
Other 2.20%
Hispanic 22.70%
White 22.70%
Other 4.60%
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)
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)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 51 (82%) | >5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | <=5 (?) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 8 (89%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | >5 (93%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (7%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | >5 (89%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (11%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | <=5 (?) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | 6 (75%) |
| Stop to School | <=5 (?) |
| 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 (2023-24)
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