Serving 199 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 ≤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 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- 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 199 students has grown by 8% 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
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. 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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
37%
15%
White
39%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
41%
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 #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?
199 students attend Frederick Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Frederick Douglass High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 11:1, 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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