Frederick Douglass Academy VI High School

Test score data was not provided in this dataset, making it difficult to directly benchmark academic performance against district averages of 56% ELA and 57% math proficiency. However, the school offers AP Courses and maintains a 100% program richness score, indicating robust academic offerings. The small enrollment of 270 students allows for an average class size of 23.4 — exactly matching the district average — but with more personalized attention per student given the tighter community.

The culture and climate data reveals a school that has cultivated strong family relationships but shows some tension in teacher-leadership dynamics. Parents report exceptionally high trust in teachers (93%) and the principal (92%), and teacher instruction quality is rated at a perfect 100%. However, teacher-principal trust sits at 78% — notably lower than parent trust — while teacher collegial trust is stronger at 87%. With zero suspensions, the discipline environment is notably positive, falling below the district average of 0.5%. The 37% family survey response rate is decent, though only 30 teachers responded to the survey, which may limit the reliability of some teacher-specific metrics.

The student body reflects the Far Rockaway-Bayswater neighborhood's demographics: nearly equal parts Black (47%) and Hispanic (48%) students, with minimal Asian (2%) and White (1%) representation. The diversity index of 51% indicates moderate diversity, and with 24% of students having IEPs, the school serves a meaningfully integrated population of learners with varying needs. The economic need index of 89.3% is high — meaning almost 9 in 10 students come from economically disadvantaged households — making this a school where families are navigating significant resource constraints alongside their children's education.

Far Rockaway-Bayswater is a Queens neighborhood characterized by single-family homes, modest apartment buildings, and proximity to the beach. The area has a median home value of $625,822 and a homeownership rate of 29.1%, indicating a mix of owners and renters. The safety score of 42.15 is notably low, and the transit score of 24.14 reflects limited subway access — most residents rely on buses or cars. However, the health environment score of 90.04 is exceptionally strong, suggesting clean air and environmental quality. With only 22.4% of households having children and a BA+ education rate of 26.4%, this is a working-class neighborhood where families value education but may lack extensive local resources.

Given the low transit score (24.14), most families likely drive or take buses to reach the school. The Bay 25 Street location in Far Rockaway is somewhat removed from the main subway lines, so walkability is moderate — families living within the immediate neighborhood can walk, but many will need transportation.