Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School (09X517)

3630 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456, Bronx
Phone: 718-538-9726
Hours: 08:20am - 02:50pm
School Website: https://fdaiiibx.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/09X517/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
School Leader: Jumel Carlos (jcarlos@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Genesis Rosario (grosario13@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Tioly Capellan (tcapellan@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Trena Saunders (tsaunders7@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Tioly Capellan (tcapellan@schools.nyc.gov)
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About

Frederick Douglass Academy III had an 87% graduation rate for the 2021 - 2022 school year, and projects to have a 90% graduation rate for the 2022 - 2023 school year. Our Mission is to empower every scholar, every day through culturally relevant and engaging instruction with support for the whole child.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 81%

Academic Highlights: AP Courses Available, College in High School courses (Barnard College at Columbia University/Microeconomics, UPenn/Grit Lab: the psychology of passion, perseverance and success) through National Equity Grit Lab, Our scholars participate in College Now and we are National Honor's Society school, Additional course offerings such as Coding, Robotics, Entrepreneurship, College Exploration, Dance and Yoga.

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Community School, Community Service Expected, Extended Day, Health Center, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs

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
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP African American Studies, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, Chemistry (Advanced Science), Physics (Advanced Science), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Uncredited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Stunt
Other Sports
Archery, Cheerleading, Dance
Clubs
Additional clubs such as: Boys and Girls, Chess, Cooking, Mindfulness, Podcast club, Video club and Music
Art
The visual arts class met daily throughout the school year. Towards the end of the school year our scholars visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. Select classes were chosen to participate in a band program, once a week.
Programs
Frederick Douglass Academy III(X63X)
Humanities & Interdisciplinary

FDA III empowers every scholar, every day through culturally relevant programs: a structured and sequential curriculum, enrichment programs, mentorship and guidance, wellness supports, family engagement, clubs, sports, community development, and academic support. Our school provides AP courses, NYU College Advising, College Now classes at Lehman College, and opportunities for Mentorship and Summer Internships with Bronxworks.

10th Grade seats available

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Bronx students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:20 / 86 (0.23)34 / 86 (0.40)
SWD applicants/seats:15 / 22 (0.68)17 / 22 (0.77)
Rank Avg: 6.88
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
241
221
255
    Grade 12 Students
61
68
60
    Grade 11 Students
60
61
72
    Grade 10 Students
45
59
71
    Grade 9 Students
75
33
52
Avg. Class Size
18.8
17.9
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 25 / 8
5 / 8 / 10
6 / 22 / 2
Attendance %
87%
81%
79%
Graduation %
87%
87%
75%
College %
35%
34%
38%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
404 (35) / 108
0
366 (51) / 108
0
394 / 108
45
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.00%
Academic Engagement 
  70.77%
Safety 
  74.25%
Bully Prevention 
  64.00%
Inclusivity 
  86.90%
Mental Support 
  74.89%
Environment 
  66.50%
Post-School Support 
  86.44%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  70.00%
School Satisfaction 
  86.08%
Student Behavior 
  50.63%
Student Support 
  87.76%
School Leadership 
  83.23%
Instructional Clarity 
  80.33%
Instructional Development 
  85.47%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  99.89%
Teacher Support 
  97.00%
Safety 
  99.67%
School Community 
  87.88%
School Leadership 
  99.75%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
IEP Support 
  100.00%

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

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  87.30%
CC Regents
  59
Non-CC Regents
  64
Impact Score
  0.64
Performance Score
  0.49
College Aptitude
CCR
  28.40%
SAT Math
  390
SAT R/W
  407
Postsecondary
2-Year College 30.60%
4-Year College 33.40%
Other Postsecondary 2.80%
Unknown 33.20%

View Full Academic Data:

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

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 47.70%
Female 52.30%
English Language Learners:
  15.40%
Students with Disabilities:
  30.70%
Economic Need Index: 
  0.00%
Student Ethnicity:
Black 39.40%
Hispanic 58.90%
White 0.80%
Other 0.90%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Black 50.00%
Hispanic 22.70%
White 22.70%
Other 4.60%
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  30.30%
Students with SETSS
  0.40%
Students with ICT
  23.70%
Students with SC
  0.00%
Has all programs
  84.00%
Has all services
  82.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  18.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  56
Regents Gl. Hist.
  67
Regents US Hist.
  62
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  55
4-Year Grad. Rate
  81
IEP Movement
Fair
IEP Support 
  100.00%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services61 (86%)10 (14%)0 (0%)
SETSS<=5 (?)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services>5 (88%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (12%)
Occupational Therapy0 (0%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (100%)
Speech-Language Therapy30 (81%)N/A (N/A)7 (19%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (100%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned0 (0%)

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)
Regents English
  67
Regents Living Env.
  63
4-Year Grad. Rate
  85.7
ELL Progress
  73
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