Serving 1,112 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 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 62% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frederick Douglass High School's student population of 1,112 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2145 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
92%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
62%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #2145 out of 2,204 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% 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 62%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High School?
1,112 students attend Frederick Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Frederick Douglass High School students are Black, 6% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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
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 Calendar
View the Frederick Douglass High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 7/19/2010
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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