Frederick Douglass High School

2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,575 students in grades 9-12, Frederick Douglass High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frederick Douglass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Frederick Douglass High School's student population of 1,575 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,575 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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School Rankings

Frederick Douglass High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#408 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
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36%
30%
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42%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
8%
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Black
30%
11%
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White
45%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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92%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frederick Douglass High School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass High School is ranked #408 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Frederick Douglass High School often compared to?
Frederick Douglass High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School is 92%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High School?
1,575 students attend Frederick Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Frederick Douglass High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass High School?
Frederick Douglass High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass High School offer ?
Frederick Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Douglass High School part of?
Frederick Douglass High School is part of Fayette County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,575 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 92% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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