Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School vs STEM Institute of Manhattan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 154 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
New York · Public high · Grades 6–12
310 students
STEM Institute of Manhattan
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
140 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School New York, New York | STEM Institute of Manhattan New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1006 of 1,079 | #2433 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9104 of 16,910 | #45181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 310 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 19.5).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 95%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 8.2).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 140.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School better than STEM Institute of Manhattan?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School ranks higher (47.3 vs 19.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School and STEM Institute of Manhattan?
About 154 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School: 310. STEM Institute of Manhattan: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School and STEM Institute of Manhattan rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School is 1006th of 1,079 and STEM Institute of Manhattan is 2433rd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).