Serving 673 students in grades 9-12, Frederick A. Douglass High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick A. Douglass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Frederick A. Douglass High School's student population of 673 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Frederick A. Douglass High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick A. Douglass High School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#813 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
94%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick A. Douglass High School's ranking?
Frederick A. Douglass High School is ranked #813 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Frederick A. Douglass High School often compared to?
Frederick A. Douglass High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin High School, G W Carver High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick A. Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of Frederick A. Douglass High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Frederick A. Douglass High School?
673 students attend Frederick A. Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Frederick A. Douglass High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick A. Douglass High School?
Frederick A. Douglass High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frederick A. Douglass High School offer ?
Frederick A. Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick A. Douglass High School part of?
Frederick A. Douglass High School is part of Frederick A. Douglass High School District.
In what neighborhood is Frederick A. Douglass High School located?
Frederick A. Douglass High School is located in the St Claude neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in St Claude.
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