Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School

Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School (09X517) is a public school in District 9, Claremont-Bathgate, Bronx, serving grades 9–12. Enrollment was 227 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 9–12
  • Neighborhood: Claremont-Bathgate
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School
3630 Third Ave, Bronx, NY 10456, USA
Bronx, Claremont-Bathgate

School Quality

The one thing to remember

4-year graduation rate (2025) is 84%, lower than most high schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • English learners rose from 15% in 2023–24 to 18% in 2025–26, a larger increase than at most district high schools.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

97%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 57% of families answered.

Regents and graduation

4-year graduation

84%

English Regents pass rate

72%

Algebra I Regents pass rate

53%

Geometry Regents pass rate

13%

Algebra II Regents pass rate

15%

Living Environment Regents pass rate

33%

Global History Regents pass rate

51%

U.S. History Regents pass rate

50%

Chemistry Regents pass rate

100%

Earth Science Regents pass rate

51%

Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School vs Eximius College Preparatory Academy: A College Board School

MeasureFrederick Douglass Academy III Secondary SchoolEximius College Preparatory Academy: A College Board School
Enrollment (2025–26)227340
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.811.6
Family satisfaction (2026)97%96%
Principal trust (2026)98%94%
Teacher trust (2026)98%95%
Leadership (2026)97%93%
4-year graduation rate (2025)84%88%
Regents diploma rate (2025)77%81%
Distance between schools0.07 mi

Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School has higher trust in principal (2026) than Eximius College Preparatory Academy: A College Board School (98% vs 94%) and higher trust in teachers (2026) (98% vs 95%).

Student body

Enrollment

227 students

9–12 · down 73 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

9.8

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

18%

was 17% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

91% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

36%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 0% White, 55% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 42% Black, 1% multiracial, 48% female, 52% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
97%
Disability support services
95%
Outreach
97%
Facilities
95%
Parent involvement
88%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

3630 Third Ave, Bronx, NY 10456, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School
  • Location: Claremont-Bathgate, Bronx
  • Address: 3630 Third Ave, Bronx, NY 10456, USA