Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School (23K514) 
226 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-485-3789
Hours: 8:15am - 3:04pm
Uniform Required: Yes
School Website: https://www.fda7.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/23K514/
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School Leader: Tamika Matheson (tmathes@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Michelle Armstrong (marmstrong@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Revlyn Philip (rphilip3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Revlyn Philip (rphilip3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Nicholas Francis (nfrancis18@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School is committed to providing students with a robust foundation in college readiness and career exploration. The schools mission is to cultivate a collaborative learning environment that embraces intellectual diversity and prepares students for success in higher education and as engaged members of society. Students at FDA VII benefit from a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the College Now program, college tours, and SAT preparatory workshops. Career-focused programs such as Lifeguard Certification, the Certified Nursing Assistant Program, Barbering, and Driver's Education further support students' diverse interests and aspirations. Additionally, individualized internships are offered, allowing students to gain hands-on experience aligned with their career goals. Graduates of FDA VII leave not only academically prepared but also enriched by meaningful experiences such as community service, domestic and international travel, and a broad array of personal and professional development activities. The school successfully shapes students into productive, well-rounded citizens equipped for post-secondary education and lifelong achievement.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 50%
Academic Highlights: STEM Lab, Hydroponics Lab, Advanced Placement Courses Available, SAT Prep, College Now Courses Available
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Courses onsite, College Trips, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Uniform
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
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School (23K514)
Legacy Leadership High School (23K697)
Programs
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Intensive academic program focused on English language arts, communications, mathematics, journalism, public speaking, dance, and art. College preparatory advisory in grade 10.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Brooklyn 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 54.90%
Other Postsecondary 3.20%
Unknown 25.80%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 46.60%
Black 71.10%
Hispanic 26.50%
Other 1.70%
White 27.30%
Other 22.70%
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 | 60 (94%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | <=5 (?) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) |
| Special Class | 17 (89%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 47 (89%) | N/A (N/A) | 6 (11%) |
| Hearing Education Services | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | 10 (100%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 35 (80%) | N/A (N/A) | 9 (20%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | <=5 (100%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (?) |
| Stop to School | <=5 (?) |
| Unassigned | 7 (58%) |
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