Frederick Douglass Academy High School (Closed 2017)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 44%) for the 2014-15 school year.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(14-15)1%
1%
Asian
(14-15)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(14-15)8%
54%
Black
(14-15)85%
6%
White
(14-15)n/a
24%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)6%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy High School?
272 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Frederick Douglass Academy High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy High School part of?
Frederick Douglass Academy High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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