Welcome to Frederick Douglass Academy VI, a vibrant community where we offer a personalized educational experience. FDA VI is a hidden gem, offering programs you wont find anywhere else on the peninsula, including our renowned House of RISE that fosters Resilience, Integrity, Service, and Empowerment through spirited teamwork and friendly competition. Our innovative Esports program isnt just about gaming it builds strategic thinking, collaboration, and tech skills, with opportunities for industry-recognized certifications like the Esports Essentials Certificate from the North America Scholastic Esports Federation. Our newest Medical Professions program equips students over four years with hands-on training to launch careers as medical aides, physician assistants, nurses, or even doctors, starting with vital credentials like the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). Students also gain professional certifications such as Adobe Certified Professional in graphic arts and business. At FDA VI, youll thrive in rigorous academics, AP courses, College courses while in High School. Our dynamic advisory programs, and competitive sports teams, all while exploring your passions in a safe, supportive environment. Here, youre not just a student youre part of a close-knit family driven to R.I.S.E. together and leave a lasting impact. Discover your greatness at FDA VI, where personalized learning meets limitless opportunity.

Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 96%

Academic Highlights: Extensive AP and college-prep offerings: Students can access AP English Language, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, and participate in CUNY "College Now" and CUNY Urban in the High School, boosting college readiness, Advisories include: ADVISORY (Required 9-12) All students take advisory during all four years of their high school experience. Advisories provide a strong home-school connection and much needed social emotional support. Weekly Advisory Courses include Welcoming Advisory, Balloon, LGTBQ, Spirit, Hair fairies, Life skills, My Sisters Keeper, Make Up Advisory, My Brothers Keeper (MBK), dance, theater, social media, and more, High arts access: FDAVI leads NYC with 100% of students having access to music programs, compared to just 18% citywide demonstrating a robust commitment to arts integration alongside academics, High career-program access: FDAVI stands out with 100% of students having access to innovative pathways in Esports, Graphic Arts/Business, and Medical Professionsoffering industry certifications and real-world skills rarely available in high schools, and setting students on track for competitive careers right out of graduation., FDA VI UNIFORM/DRESS CODE: Students must follow the FDA VI dress code each day which is a key part of our school topsculture

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Courses Offered, College Trips, Community School, Dress Code, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Extended Day, Health Center, Internships Available, LYFE (Living For The Young Family Through Education), Online Grading System, Orientation, Paid Internships, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session

School Features:

• Offers 10th Grade Seats
• School whose primary location is co-located with another school
• Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

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