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I.S./H.S. 10 Frederick Douglass Academy

 
2581 7 Avenue Manhattan, NY 10039
Phone: (212) 491-4107  Fax: (212) 491-4414
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Principal: Gregory Hodge
Parent Coordinator: Yvette Mckenzie (347) 563-5306

WHAT'S SPECIAL: Excellent education and high rate of college acceptances
DOWNSIDE: Demanding pace, strict discipline
 
Grade levels: 6 to 12
Class size: 34, AP classes 20
Enrollment: 1517
Ethnicity %:
  1 W; 72 B; 26 H; 1 A
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4 year graduation rate: 82.3%
District 5

Admissions: screened district 5 preference
Neighborhood: Harlem
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Frederick Douglass Academy is that New York rarity: a public school where some of the city's most disadvantaged students receive a fine education. Images of Frederick Douglass, painted by students, permeate every floor a constant reminder to students that their opportunity came from the accomplishments of their ancestors. It is a traditional school requiring uniforms, and its strict approach to discipline may not suit every parent's taste. At the same time, the school sees the vast majority of its graduates off to college, including Ivy League universities where most kids earn scholarships. The school, known as FDA, has been so successful that it has spawned a number of copycat Frederick Douglass Academies in the city.

 

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(parent)
Nov 5, 2009

Recently, my family attended the Bourough-wide fair for Manhattan and came to the table for FDA. I had been undecided about the school in light of the comments posted by parents and students... read more

(student)
Aug 12, 2009

I have been attending FDA for three years. I am entering my freshman year of high school and I have to say FDA is a great school. Yes this school has its problems such as students walking around... read more

delrosario89
(alumnus)
Aug 6, 2009

For those parents who say that they would not recommend FDA to anyone else, please stop and think. Listen to the discouraging words that you are giving out which will at the end of the day... read more



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