Frederick Douglass High School is a public school located in northwest Atlanta, Georgia, United States, bordering the Collier Heights and Center Hill communities.
Serving 1,296 students in grades 9-12, Frederick Douglass High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Douglass High School serves the western part of Atlanta, GA, covering an area of approximately 15.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick Douglass High School's student population of 1,296 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,296 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
Without struggle there can be no progress.
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2123 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
90%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
69%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Not mentioned
School Mascot
Astros
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass High School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass High School is ranked #2123 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Frederick Douglass High School often compared to?
Frederick Douglass High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin E. Mays High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School is 69%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High School?
1,296 students attend Frederick Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Frederick Douglass High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass High School?
Frederick Douglass High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass High School offer ?
Frederick Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Douglass High School part of?
Frederick Douglass High School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Frederick Douglass High School located?
Frederick Douglass High School is located in the Center Hill neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I graduated from Doug in 2007. This school taught me who I was as a young African American woman, and exposed me to things that I may not have been able to gain exposure to anywhere else. I loved the fact that there are small learning communities that cater to the various interests of students. Excellence in academics, as well as athletics, music, and the arts are emphasized here.
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