Frederick Douglass High School is an alternative public high school located in Columbia, Missouri. Douglass enrolls students 9-12 from throughout the Columbia Public Schools District. The school competes in MSHSAA 4A. Their sports include basketball and track and field.
Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frederick Douglass High School's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1916
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1960 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
33%
8%
Black
26%
15%
White
29%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass High School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass High School is ranked #1960 out of 2,084 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High School?
176 students attend Frederick Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Frederick Douglass High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass High School?
Frederick Douglass High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
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 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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