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Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School

3630 Third Avenue Bronx, NY 10456
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3630 Third Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456
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Teacher Data Reports for Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 16%
    •  Lower than NYC average (25%)
  • English 0%
    •  Much lower than NYC average (25%)

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  • Performance3 Below Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 5 Average
3/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1146 / 2400
Average
Regents English
70%
Average
Regents Mathematics
34%
Below Average
Regents Science
48%
Average
Regents History
53%
Average
7th Grade English 655 / 800
Average
7th Grade Math 656 / 800
Below Average
8th Grade English 644 / 800
Below Average
8th Grade Math 667 / 800
Average
8th Grade Science 63 / 100
Average
Regents Rate
47%
Average
10-Credit Rate
68%
Below Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 191.1 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 47.0 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 52.2 / 100
Average
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More about Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School

Population 532 students
School Type Secondary
Grades 8th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 91%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Economics: Macro
  • English Language and Composition
  • Psychology
  • Studio Art: 2-D Design
Language Classes
  • French
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • College Prep
  • Advisory
  • Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial
  • EconBowl
  • Science Olympiad
  • College Now
  • Blue Nile Rites of Passage Program
  • Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • Art
  • Music
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Chorus
  • Film
  • Photography
  • Chess
  • Student Government
  • Scholar Ambassadors
  • Senior Advisors
Clubs
  • Debate
  • Book
  • International Travel
  • Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
  • Yearbook
  • Archery
  • Fitness
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Homework Help
  • Technology PSAT/SAT Prep
  • Weekend and Holiday Tutoring/Test Prep
  • National and Junior National Honor Society
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Lehman College
  • Hostos Community College
Community Organization Partners
  • The Leadership Program
  • Inc.
  • Directions for our Youth
  • Beacon
  • O Ambassador School
  • Family Comprehensive Service
  • Inc.
Sports
  • Girls: Varsity Basketball
  • Track and Field; Boys: JV Basketball
  • Double Dutch
  • Fencing; Co-ed: Flag Football
  • Cheerleading
  • Dance
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