Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School vs Ps 104 Bays Water (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 721 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School
Far Rockaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
311 students
Ps 104 Bays Water (The)
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School Far Rockaway, New York | Ps 104 Bays Water (The) Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #874 of 1,079 | #2036 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5218 of 16,910 | #38280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 36% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 30.4).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 36%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 31%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 86.9%).
- •Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.9).
- •Ps 104 Bays Water (The) is the larger school with 542 students compared with 311.
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 Vi High School better than Ps 104 Bays Water (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School ranks higher (62.2 vs 30.4 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 Vi High School and Ps 104 Bays Water (The)?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School: 311. Ps 104 Bays Water (The): 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School and Ps 104 Bays Water (The) rank in New York?
Frederick Douglass Academy Vi High School is 874th of 1,079 and Ps 104 Bays Water (The) is 2036th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).