Serving 1,182 students in grades 9-12, Frederick Douglass High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Frederick Douglass High School's student population of 1,182 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
95%
36%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
69%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Frederick Douglass High School often compared to?
Frederick Douglass High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin E. Mays High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School is 69%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High School?
1,182 students attend Frederick Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Frederick Douglass High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass High School?
Frederick Douglass High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass High School offer ?
Frederick Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frederick Douglass High School part of?
Frederick Douglass High School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Frederick Douglass High School located?
Frederick Douglass High School is located in the Center Hill neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 7/19/2010
I graduated from Doug in 2007. This school taught me who I was as a young African American woman, and exposed me to things that I may not have been able to gain exposure to anywhere else. I loved the fact that there are small learning communities that cater to the various interests of students. Excellence in academics, as well as athletics, music, and the arts are emphasized here.
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