Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School vs Gotham Professional Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
219 students
Gotham Professional Arts Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
219 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School Bronx, New York | Gotham Professional Arts Academy Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 1,079 | #1029 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3271 of 16,910 | #10579 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 219 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Bronx | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 41.5).
- •Gotham Professional Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 95.9%).
- •Gotham Professional Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.0).
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 III Secondary School better than Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 41.5 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 III Secondary School and Gotham Professional Arts Academy?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School: 219. Gotham Professional Arts Academy: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School and Gotham Professional Arts Academy rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary School is 678th of 1,079 and Gotham Professional Arts Academy is 1029th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).