Frederick Douglass For Young Men

2001 West Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48208
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Bottom 50%
Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, Frederick Douglass For Young Men ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : 6-9% (Top 1%)
  • : 15-19% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frederick Douglass For Young Men ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Frederick Douglass For Young Men's student population of 62 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Frederick Douglass For Young Men is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
(18-19)
6-9%
40%
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(18-19)
15-19%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
95%
18%
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White
3%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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60-79%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass For Young Men?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass For Young Men is 60-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass For Young Men?
62 students attend Frederick Douglass For Young Men.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Frederick Douglass For Young Men students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass For Young Men?
Frederick Douglass For Young Men has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass For Young Men offer ?
Frederick Douglass For Young Men offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Douglass For Young Men part of?
Frederick Douglass For Young Men is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 62 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Top 1%)
  • : 15-19% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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