Frederick Douglass Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 44%).
School Overview
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
21:1
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: 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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