Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Frederick Douglass High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Frederick Douglass High School's student population of 164 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
45%
15%
White
25%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass High School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass High School is ranked #1259 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High School?
164 students attend Frederick Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Frederick Douglass High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass High School?
Frederick Douglass High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass High School offer ?
Frederick Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Frederick Douglass High School part of?
Frederick Douglass High School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
In what neighborhood is Frederick Douglass High School located?
Frederick Douglass High School is located in the Douglass Park neighborhood of Columbia, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Douglass Park.
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