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. [more]

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

Upcoming Events
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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

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

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

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

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

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