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Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School

DBN 23K514  •  insideschools.org  •  School Finder  •  2017 School Performance Dashboard
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Founded in 2004 and inspired by the life of Frederick Douglass, Frederick Douglass Academy VII (FDA VII) is located in the Brownsville area and built on Dr. Lorraine MonroeÂ’s vision of academic and personal excellence for all students. The school mission involves the creation of a collaborative work environment which nurtures intellectual diversity, prepares scholars to attend an institution of higher learning, and to become active citizens in their larger communities. FDA VII is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and chartered by the National Honor Society.

Prgram Description
  • Intensive academic program focused on English language arts, communications, mathematics, journalism, public speaking, dance, and art. College preparatory advisory in grade 10.
Admissions Priority
  • Priority to Brooklyn students or residents who attend an information session
  • Then to New York City residents who attend an information session
  • Then to Brooklyn students or residents
  • Then to New York City residents
Offer Rate
  • 96% of offers went to this group
Requirements
  • 96% of offers went to this group
Methods Limited Unscreened
Seats 9th Grade GE 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants 176 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Applicants per Seat 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 GE Filled N
Seats 9th Grade SWD 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Applicants per Seat 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grade 9 SWD Filled N
Seats Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
Applicants Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
App per Seat Specialized 0 0 0 0 0 0
Location 226 Bristol Street, Brooklyn NY 11212 (40.665568, -73.912102)
Subway 3 to Rockaway Ave
Website schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/23/K514
Graduation Rate 56.8%
Pct Stu Enough Variety 81.0%
College Career Rate 36.6%
Pct Stu Safe 80.0%
Specialized No
Total Students 252
Attendance Rate 78.0%
SAT Takers 0
SAT Reading 407
SAT Math 400
SAT Writing 394
Total Enrollment 252
Female 44.0% (110)
Male 56.3% (142)
White 0.0% (0)
Asian 0.0% (0)
Black 88.1% (222)
Hispanic 10.3% (26)
Other 0.0% (0)
Academic Opportunities

iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

Full-time College Advisor, College-prep curriculum, Annual local and overnight college tours, Expanded Success Initiative (ESI)

CUNY College Now with Brooklyn College, Baruch College STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program), Brownsville Youth Court

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO), School Construction Authority Summer Internships, International Travel

PENCIL Business School Partnership, Digital Ready, Girls ROCK, Summer Scholars, FDA VII HS/Grace Church Regents Prep and Life Skills

Advanced Placement Courses

AP English

Bus

B12, B14, B15, B60, B7

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Extracurricular Activities

Chess, Art, Women in Science, International Club, Yearbook, Computer, Wellness Committee, Annual Cultural Heritage Celebration, Student Government Organization, Annual Welcome Back BBQ, RROCS, Gentlemen Scholars, National Honor Society, Poetry Out Loud Competition, Student Ambassadors Program, Senior Committee, Arts Festival

School Sports

Intramural Sports, Cheerleading, STEP, Weight Lifting

Programs
  • Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School
Interests
  • Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Eligibility
    Audition Information
      Boro K
      School 10th Seats 1
      ELL Programs English as a New Language
      Language Classes Spanish
      Diploma Endorsements
      Neighborhood Brownsville
      Shared Space Yes
      Campus Name
      Building Code K175
      Phone Number 718-485-3789
      Fax Number 718-922-2761
      School Email msarmstrong@fda7.org
      Grades 2018 12-Sep
      Final Grades 12-Sep
      Start Time 9:22am
      End Time 3:38pm
      Psal Sports Boys Baseball, Basketball
      Psal Sports Girls Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball
      Psal Sports Coed Double Dutch
      Girls
      Boys
      Pbat
      International
      Transfer
      Ptech
      Early College
      Geo Eligibility
      School Accessibility Description 1
      Codes K80X
      Seats 10 Yes-10
      Primary Address Line 1 226 Bristol Street
      City Brooklyn
      State Code NY
      Lat 40.666
      Lng -73.912
      Zip 11,212
      # Grade 9 60
      # Grade 10 60
      # Grade 11 63
      # Grade 12 69
      ELA Takers 23
      ELA Level 1 52.2% (12)
      ELA Level 2 26.1% (6)
      ELA Level 3 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 4 0.0% (0)
      ELA Level 3+4 0.0% (0)
      Math Takers 22
      Math Level 1 72.7% (16)
      Math Level 2 27.3% (6)
      Math Level 3 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 4 0.0% (0)
      Math Level 3+4 0.0% (0)

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