Frederick Douglass Academy

Frederick Douglass Academy 1
2581 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10039
Information
TypePublic (Screened) College Preparatory
Motto"Without Struggle There Is No Progress"
Established1991
School districtCommunity School District: 5
DeanMs. Grant, Mr. Williams, Ms. Joyce
PrincipalAyisha Fullerton
Grades6 - 12
GenderCoeducational
ColorsMaroon and Gold
AthleticsBaseball, Basketball, Football, Fencing, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Softball
Athletics conferencePSAL
MascotLion
Information212-491-4107
Websitewww.fda1harlem.org

Frederick Douglass Academy (also known as FDA) is a co-educational public school for grades 6-12 located in West Harlem, New York City. The school offers an SAT prep course program and a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) college courses that students can apply for starting in 10th grade. It is also one of the first high schools in Harlem to make wearing a uniform in a public school mandatory.