Is Frederick Douglass High School a good school?

Frederick Douglass High School ranks 115 th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Frederick Douglass High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,719 students attended Frederick Douglass High School.

What is the racial makeup of Frederick Douglass High School?

Students at Frederick Douglass High School are 44% White, 30% African American, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Frederick Douglass High School?

Frederick Douglass High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Dixie Elementary Magnet School Elementary : Garrett Morgan Elementary Elementary : Liberty Elementary Elementary : William Wells Brown Elementary Elementary : Yates Elementary School Middle : Crawford Middle School

Frederick Douglass High School

Summary:

Frederick Douglass High School is a public magnet high school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving 1,667 students in grades 9-12 within the Fayette County school district.

The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, dropping from 36th out of 271 Kentucky high schools in 2021-2022 to 115th out of 290 schools in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern. Performance varies significantly across student subgroups, with White and Gifted and Talented students ranking in the top 10-30 in the state, while African American, Multi-racial, and Special Education students perform much lower, ranking in the bottom half or quarter. The school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the Fayette County and Kentucky state averages, but its four-year graduation rate of 95.2% is strong and above the state average.

When compared to other high schools in the Fayette County district, Frederick Douglass High School generally performs better than some nearby schools like Bryan Station High School and Martin L. King Academy for Excellence Alt, but lags behind higher-performing schools like STEAM Academy and Henry Clay High School. The school's Gifted and Talented students are a standout, ranking 1st out of 38 Kentucky high schools in 2021-2022, but the significant disparities in performance between student subgroups indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to address these achievement gaps.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40509-4050

(859) 381-3780

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
115^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,202

Feeder schools for Frederick Douglass High School:

Elementary:	Dixie Elementary Magnet School
	Garrett Morgan Elementary
	Liberty Elementary
	William Wells Brown Elementary
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	Yates Elementary School
Middle:	Crawford Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 1,719

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.0%

African American:

29.6%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frederick Douglass High School ranks better than 60.3% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 5^th among 14 ranked high schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Frederick Douglass High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Frederick Douglass High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44%), African American (29.6%), Hispanic (16%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High School is 18.9. 16 high schools in the Fayette County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Frederick Douglass High School employs 90.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frederick Douglass High School is $16,202, which is the 4^th highest among 14 high schools in the Fayette County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frederick Douglass High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick Douglass High School 115^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Frederick Douglass High School in the ranking list.)

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Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 77^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	54.01	117^th	285	58.9%
2021	66.29	55^th	267	79.4%
2022	75.54	36^th	271	86.7%
2023	63.52	75^th	276	72.8%
2024	56.71	115^th	290	60.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	72.54	8^th	39	79.5%
2021	37.50	34^th	49	30.6%
2022	65.17	14^th	77	81.8%
2023	59.23	27^th	76	64.5%
2024	36.36	60^th	87	31.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	27.26	26^th	29	10.3%
2021	58.33	5^th	29	82.8%
2022	60.12	7^th	37	81.1%
2023	45.54	18^th	41	56.1%
2024	48.47	19^th	48	60.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	52.05	110^th	226	51.3%
2023	25.37	133^rd	162	17.9%
2024	21.28	148^th	168	11.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	52.49	127^th	254	50.0%
2021	37.27	159^th	234	32.1%
2022	52.29	108^th	266	59.4%
2023	49.37	124^th	272	54.4%
2024	35.86	180^th	274	34.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	50.55	140^th	249	43.8%
2021	65.29	51^st	236	78.4%
2022	76.76	28^th	252	88.9%
2023	55.91	99^th	253	60.9%
2024	49.75	128^th	261	51.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	28.99	126^th	166	24.1%
2021	31.24	105^th	154	31.8%
2022	29.44	119^th	153	22.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.02	68^th	102	33.3%
2022	90.38	1^st	38	97.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	54.69	110^th	251	56.2%
2021	53.95	72^nd	238	69.7%
2022	69.27	50^th	257	80.5%
2023	66.15	58^th	259	77.6%
2024	56.65	101^st	262	61.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2021	35.18	14^th	23	39.1%
2022	50.93	11^th	28	60.7%
2023	48.29	14^th	26	46.2%
2024	60.18	12^th	27	55.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	55.52	33^rd	89	62.9%
2021	46.97	32^nd	78	59.0%
2022	72.30	16^th	89	82.0%
2023	51.95	28^th	83	66.3%
2024	37.16	55^th	93	40.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	37.63	56^th	88	36.4%
2021	61.14	28^th	92	69.6%
2022	53.38	50^th	114	56.1%
2023	54.74	45^th	116	61.2%
2024	48.03	60^th	124	51.6%

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Rank History for White students at Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	74.11	42^nd	219	80.8%
2021	88.30	16^th	203	92.1%
2022	92.47	10^th	260	96.2%
2023	84.74	24^th	264	90.9%
2024	80.79	31^st	273	88.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frederick Douglass High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	410	352	31	124	4	0	44	965
2019	555	406	46	160	4	0	58	1229
2020	675	455	60	191	4	0	61	1446
2021	717	463	61	215	5	0	77	1538
2022	716	467	51	244	5	1	91	1575
2023	779	472	63	250	2	1	100	1667
2024	757	508	59	275	2	4	114	1719

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frederick Douglass High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	965	52.0	18.5	60
2019	1229	65.9	18.6	44.9
2020	1446	82.4	17.5	45.4
2021	1538	84.9	18.1	50.8
2022	1575	92.7	16.9	43
2023	1667	91.1	18.2	43.4
2024	1719	90.5	18.9	47.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frederick Douglass High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	965	52.0	18.5	60
2019	1229	65.9	18.6	44.9
2020	1446	82.4	17.5	45.4
2021	1538	84.9	18.1	50.8
2022	1575	92.7	16.9	43
2023	1667	91.1	18.2	43.4
2024	1719	90.5	18.9	47.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frederick Douglass High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$144 (1.0%)	$136 (1.0%)	$278 (2.0%)	$10,317 (75.0%)	$1,732 (12.6%)	$12,048 (87.6%)	$13,758
2020	$188 (1.3%)	$120 (0.8%)	$308 (2.1%)	$10,176 (70.6%)	$1,788 (12.4%)	$11,964 (83.0%)	$14,422
2021	$392 (2.9%)	$409 (3.1%)	$801 (6.0%)	$10,259 (76.9%)	$1,462 (11.0%)	$11,580 (86.8%)	$13,340
2022	$792 (4.9%)	$389 (2.4%)	$1,182 (7.3%)	$10,837 (66.9%)	$2,245 (13.9%)	$13,082 (80.7%)	$16,202

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frederick Douglass High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 117^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 75^th of 276 High schools	13.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (Frederick Douglass High School)	50.2	49	1.2%
11th Grade English (Fayette County)	52.7	49	3.7%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Frederick Douglass High School)	32.3	41	8.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)	42	39	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Frederick Douglass High School)	44.1	50	5.9%
11th Grade Reading (Fayette County)	51.5	49	2.5%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1229	1667	35.6%
African American	406	472	16.3%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	46	63	37%
Hispanic	160	250	56.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	555	779	40.4%
Two or More Races	58	100	72.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.9%	43.4%	1.5%

Schools Near Frederick Douglass High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)				KSA Reading (2024)				KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Frederick Douglass High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2000 Winchester Road	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	No	(859) 381-3780	1,719	91	18.9	47.5%	757 (44.0%)	508 (29.6%)	275 (16.0%)	59 (3.4%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	114 (6.6%)	56.7	115^th of 290 public high schools	60.3%		63.5	75^th of 276 public high schools	72.8%	40				39.0				56.0			41.0		34.0		41.0	43.0	31.0	43.0	$16,202	$792	$389	$1,182	$10,837	$2,245	$13,082
Carter G. Woodson Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	2000 Winchester Road	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	No	(859) 381-3933	305	22	13.6	59.0%	19 (6.2%)	229 (75.1%)	36 (11.8%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	43.8	157^th of 290 public high schools	45.9%		16.8	232^nd of 276 public high schools	15.9%	75	51.0	53.0	16.0	17.0	55.0	55.0	40.0	33.0	31.0	42.0	75.0	29.0	31.0	33.0	38.0	38.0	25.0	41.0
Eastside Technical Center	Public	9-12	2208 Liberty Rd	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3740	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Martin L King Academy for Excellence Alt	Public	6-12	2200 Liberty Rd	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4040	208	26	7.9	72.6%	64 (30.8%)	100 (48.1%)	27 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.7%)	14.3	239^th of 290 public high schools	17.6%		10.8	241^st of 276 public high schools	12.7%	2						16.0								17.0		17.0	7.0	23.0
Bryan Station High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	201 Eastin Rd	Lexington	40505	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(859) 381-3308	2,025	120	16.9	62.2%	518 (25.6%)	644 (31.8%)	740 (36.5%)	23 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	97 (4.8%)	38.5	181^st of 290 public high schools	37.6%		32.7	189^th of 276 public high schools	31.5%	8				26.0				40.0			42.0		37.0		42.0	34.0	18.0	33.0	$16,622	$1,157	$448	$1,605	$10,964	$2,125	$13,087
Henry Clay High School	Public	9-12	2100 Fontaine Rd	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-3423	1,990	120	16.5	48.2%	973 (48.9%)	416 (20.9%)	353 (17.7%)	123 (6.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	122 (6.1%)	75.3	48^th of 290 public high schools	83.4%		72.6	47^th of 276 public high schools	83.0%	1				44.0				58.0			51.0		48.0		54.0	48.0	37.0	47.0	$16,419	$828	$376	$1,224	$11,183	$2,086	$13,250
Ridge Hospital Alternative High School	Public	6-12	3050 Rio Dosa Dr	Lexington	40509	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 269-2325	5	1	5.0		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Homebound Secondary	Public	6-12	701 E Main St	Lexington	40502	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 381-4100	5	1	5.0		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
STEAM Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	123 East 6 Street	Lexington	40508	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	Yes	No	No	(859) 381-3033	444	20	22.4	38.5%	232 (52.3%)	125 (28.2%)	58 (13.1%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	81.7	25^th of 290 public high schools	91.4%		82.5	24^th of 276 public high schools	91.3%	1				49.0				68.0			38.0		47.0		53.0	70.0	49.0	69.0
Opportunity Middle College	Public	11-12	470 Cooper Drive	Lexington	40506	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(859) 246-6379	117	4	27.8	48.7%	38 (32.5%)	32 (27.4%)	22 (18.8%)	21 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	51.7	131^st of 290 public high schools	54.8%		82.7	22^nd of 276 public high schools	92.0%	109											36.0		26.0		38.0	47.0	30.0	60.0

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