Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School
226 BRISTOL STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11212
About this school
Public choice option that is not guaranteed by address and generally depends on district choice or broader application rules.
Frederick Douglass Academy VII High School is committed to providing students with a robust foundation in college readiness and career exploration. The school's mission is to cultivate a collaborative learning environment that embraces intellectual diversity and prepares students for success in higher education and as engaged members of society. Students at FDA VII benefit from a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, the College Now program, college tours, and SAT preparatory workshops. Career-focused programs such as Lifeguard Certification, the Certified Nursing Assistant Program, Barbering, and Driver's Education further support students' diverse interests and aspirations. Additionally, individualized internships are offered, allowing students to gain hands-on experience aligned with their career goals. Graduates of FDA VII leave not only academically prepared but also enriched by meaningful experiences such as community service, domestic and international travel, and a broad array of personal and professional development activities. The school successfully shapes students into productive, well-rounded citizens equipped for post-secondary education and lifelong achievement.
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Student demographics
NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2024-10-31 · Source release: 2025 · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Source-reported for the stated period; retrieval does not establish present-day accuracy. Only the categories available in this record are shown; totals may be below 100%.
Academic measures
NYC School Quality Snapshot · Source release: 2025 release (measurement periods vary). Proficiency is the share of tested students meeting state standards, not a school rating.
- Student attendance
- 84%September 2024-June 2025
Sources and data dates
- School listing
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- Stored rating
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- Enrollment
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- School description
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