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BROOKLYN > District 20 > Public High school

Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School

5800 20 Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11204
332000011505
5800 20 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204
Borough Park
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  • Performance6 Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 8 Above Average
6/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1249 / 2400
Average
Regents English
76%
Average
Regents Mathematics
80%
Above Average
Regents Science
86%
Above Average
Regents History
75%
Average
Regents Rate
49%
Average
10-Credit Rate
81%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 178.6 / 350
Average
Regents Completion 46.7 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 46.9 / 100
Average
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More about Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School

Population 3,108 students
School Type High
Grades 9th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 86%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese Language and Culture
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Physics B
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • United States History
Language Classes
  • Chinese
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Academic Honors
  • Accounting
  • College Now
  • Computer Repair
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Math/Science Academy
  • Microsoft Office Specialist
  • Mentoring
  • Peer Mediation &amp; Negotiation
  • Web Design
Artistic Extracurriculars
  • FDR Theatre Guild
  • Yearbook
  • Peer Mediation and Negotiation
  • Peer Tutoring
Clubs
  • Over 30 after-school clubs including Art
  • Computer Service Squad
  • Drama
  • Environmentalist
  • Film
  • Graphic Design
  • Multicultural
Academic Extracurriculars
  • Archon
  • Debate Team
  • Intel
  • Key Club
  • Math Team
  • National Honor Society
  • Mock Trial
  • Newspaper
Higher Education Partnerships
  • Kingsborough Community College
Other Partnerships
  • Boston Consulting Group
Community Organization Partners
  • Brooklyn Chinese-American Association
  • Chinese-American Planning Council
  • Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
  • New York City Department for the Aging
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