FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL

www.fdrhs.org

3,213 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (FDR High School), located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a large, multi-faceted public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the New York City Department of Education, it is known for its diverse student body and a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both college and career readiness. The school offers a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and specialized electives, designed to cater to various student interests and academic levels.

Beyond its core academics, FDR High School is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular life, which plays a significant role in the school’s community culture. Students have access to a variety of clubs, performing arts programs, and competitive athletic teams, which foster student engagement and personal development. Situated on 20th Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive educational environment that prioritizes student growth, cultural inclusivity, and academic achievement within the Brooklyn school system.

3,213

Total Students

234.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	1,270
Black	288
Asian	1,034
Two or More	128
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
1,270 (39.5 %)
Asian
1,034 (32.2 %)
White
464 (14.4 %)
Black
288 (9.0 %)
Two or More
128 (4.0 %)
American Indian
15 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
Phone:	(718)621-8800
Website:	http://www.fdrhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	234.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,793
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	98

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 885

Grade 10 925

Grade 11 688

Grade 12 672

Ungraded 43