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Frederick Douglass Academy vs. Columbia Secondary School

Should you attend Frederick Douglass Academy or Columbia Secondary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Frederick Douglass Academy
2581 7th Ave
New York, NY 10039
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Columbia Secondary School
425 W 123rd St
New York, NY 10027
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Columbia Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 708 students in grades 6-12, Frederick Douglass Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 718 students in grades 6-12, Columbia Secondary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
708 students
718 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frederick Douglass Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Columbia Secondary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frederick Douglass Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Columbia Secondary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frederick Douglass Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Columbia Secondary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Secondary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3269 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#470 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frederick Douglass Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Columbia Secondary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
69%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick Douglass Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Secondary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick Douglass Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Secondary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick Douglass Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Columbia Secondary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
≥95%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Columbia Secondary School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Frederick Douglass Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Columbia Secondary School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
43
101
Grade 7 Students
47
98
Grade 8 Students
59
97
Grade 9 Students
158
112
Grade 10 Students
138
108
Grade 11 Students
137
109
Grade 12 Students
126
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Frederick Douglass Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Columbia Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frederick Douglass Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Columbia Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frederick Douglass Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Columbia Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
60%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frederick Douglass Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Columbia Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frederick Douglass Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Columbia Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frederick Douglass Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Columbia Secondary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Columbia Secondary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frederick Douglass Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Columbia Secondary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frederick Douglass Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Columbia Secondary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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