Serving 492 students in grades 9-12, West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio 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 Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School's student population of 492 students has grown by 846% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 850% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2973 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
30%
8%
Black
54%
17%
White
7%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School's ranking?
West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School is ranked #2973 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School?
492 students attend West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School?
West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School offer ?
West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School part of?
West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School is part of West Cleveland Drop Back In DBA Frederick Douglass High Scho School District.
In what neighborhood is West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School located?
West Cleveland Drop Back In Dba Frederick Douglass High School is located in the Clark Fulton neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. There are 5 other public schools located in Clark Fulton.
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