Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School (23K514) 
226 Bristol Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-485-3789
Hours: 08:20am - 02:55pm
School Website: https://www.fda7.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/23K514/
Quality Snapshot: View snapshot
Building Access Profile: View profile
School Leader: Tamika Matheson (tmathes@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Michelle Armstrong (marmstrong@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Revlyn Philip (rphilip3@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Revlyn Philip (rphilip3@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Nicholas Francis (nfrancis18@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Frederick Douglass Academy VII HS provides students with college readiness and career exploration opportunities. The school's mission is to foster a collaborative work environment which nurtures intellectual diversity and prepares students to attend institutions of higher learning and become active members of society. Students participate in AP courses, College Now, college tours, SAT preparatory workshops, Lifeguard Cert., Certified Nursing Assistant Program, Barbering, Drivers Ed, and many more internships based on individual interests. Our students graduate as productive citizens who are prepared for post-secondary learning and are equipped with a wealth of experiences including community service, domestic and international travel.
School Budget: View financial budget
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 50%
Academic Highlights: AP Courses Available, College Now courses
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Dress Code, Internship Expected, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Uniform
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers
Upcoming Events
May 7, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House 
- May 8, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House
- May 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House
- May 15, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House
- May 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House
- May 22, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House
- May 28, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House
- May 29, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House
- June 4, 2025 @ 4:00 pm Open House
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
Programs
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
Intensive academic program focused on English language arts, communications, mathematics, journalism, public speaking, dance, and art. College preparatory advisory in grade 10.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 54.90%
Other Postsecondary 3.20%
Unknown 25.80%
School Demographics (2023-24)
Female 47.50%
Black 73.80%
Hispanic 24.20%
Other 1.60%
White 27.30%
Other 22.70%
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
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
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
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 64 (98%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| SETSS | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Special Class | 12 (92%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 34 (85%) | N/A (N/A) | 6 (15%) |
| Hearing Education Services | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Occupational Therapy | 0 (0%) | N/A (N/A) | <=5 (100%) |
| Physical Therapy | <=5 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 39 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (?) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | <=5 (?) |
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)
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
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