Frederick Douglass High School

3167 Fulton Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
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Bottom 50%
Serving 264 students in grades 9-12, 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 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Frederick Douglass High School's student population of 264 students has grown by 407% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 550% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
264 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

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 Frederick Douglass High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2973 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frederick Douglass High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frederick Douglass High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
7%
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Black
39%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Frederick Douglass High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Frederick Douglass High School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Frederick Douglass High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
25-29%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frederick Douglass High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frederick Douglass High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frederick Douglass High School's ranking?
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 Frederick Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High School?
264 students attend Frederick Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Frederick Douglass High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
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 Frederick Douglass High School District.
In what neighborhood is Frederick Douglass High School located?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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