Serving 657 students in grades 9-13, Frederick A. Douglass High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick A. Douglass High School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frederick A. Douglass High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick A. Douglass High School is 0.13, 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
#970 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
93%
42%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
61%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick A. Douglass High School's ranking?
Frederick A. Douglass High School is ranked #970 out of 1,244 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 G W Carver High School, Benjamin Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Frederick A. Douglass High School?
657 students attend Frederick A. Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Frederick A. Douglass High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frederick A. Douglass High School offer ?
Frederick A. Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (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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