Frederick Douglass High

Public 9-12

2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21217-1339

(410) 396-7821

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,649

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 663

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.8%

Hispanic:

9.4%

White:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frederick Douglass High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.35. (See more...)

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

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 Racial makeup is: African American (88.8%), Hispanic (9.4%), White (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High is 15.6, which is the 15^th best among 10 high schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Frederick Douglass High employs 42.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frederick Douglass High is $26,649, which is the 8^th highest among 10 high schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Frederick Douglass High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frederick Douglass High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	26.12	189^th	201	6.0%
2005	21.61	158^th	204	22.5%
2006	4.91	188^th	204	7.8%
2007	1.79	205^th	209	1.9%
2008	0.91	211^th	214	1.4%
2009	0.55	210^th	213	1.4%
2010	0.48	218^th	220	0.9%
2014	2.51	216^th	231	6.5%
2015	3.21	218^th	233	6.4%
2016	1.42	223^rd	233	4.3%
2022	13.35	207^th	225	8.0%

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, May 24, 2014

As a parent we are sorry for the things that took place with Dr. Hurt. We love him and are expecting even greater things for Douglass. We are continuing to move forward and love you Ms. Hunter! We are strong at Douglass and still have the wonderful staff. So to all who are saying now, we told you it was still a bad school. I'm a proud parent at Douglass and am proud of the amazing programs that I'm allowing my child to take advantage of. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Frederick Douglass High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1	1336	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1340
1990	1	1163	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	7	1174
1991	0	1014	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1014
1992	2	995	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	999
1993	2	997	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1008
1994	3	1225	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1229
1995	3	1275	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1282
1996	3	1275	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1282
1997	3	1279	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1284
1998	3	1394	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1401
1999	5	1388	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1397
2000	6	1325	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1333
2001	5	1239	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1244
2002	6	1312	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1319
2003	6	1312	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1319
2004	6	1294	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	1303
2005	3	1180	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	1185
2006	6	1141	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1151
2007	5	1129	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1136
2008	6	963	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	973
2009	8	998	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1010
2010	7	1064	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1077
2011	11	906	4	3	0	0	0	0	924
2012	7	773	5	4	0	0	0	0	789
2013	7	733	3	5	3	0	0	0	751
2014	6	870	2	4	4	0	0	0	886
2015	9	1065	2	3	4	0	0	0	1083
2016	7	1115	0	6	3	1	0	0	1132
2017	8	864	0	2	3	0	0	0	877
2018	3	896	0	6	1	0	0	0	906
2019	4	835	0	10	0	0	1	0	850
2020	6	721	0	39	0	0	3	0	769
2021	13	687	1	55	0	0	3	0	759
2022	6	699	1	73	1	0	4	0	784
2023	6	589	1	62	1	1	3	0	663

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1340	72.0	18.6	n/a
1990	1174	64.0	18.3	44.2
1991	1014	55.5	18.2	36.5
1992	999	52.5	19.0	59.9
1993	1008	58.0	17.4	59.3
1994	1229	58.0	21.2	59.1
1995	1282	72.0	17.8	59.4
1996	1282	72.0	17.8	59.4
1997	1284	78.0	16.5	49.2
1998	1401	74.0	18.9	49.2
1999	1397	74.0	18.9	46.3
2000	1333	66.0	20.2	48.5
2001	1244	66.0	18.8	60.8
2002	1319	70.5	18.7	55.1
2003	1319	70.5	18.7	55.1
2004	1303	65.0	20.0	59
2005	1185	56.0	21.2	59.1
2006	1151	59.0	19.5	60.1
2007	1136	69.5	16.3	58.6
2008	973	66.5	14.6	63.3
2009	1010	70.5	14.3	63.8
2010	1077	69.0	15.6	80.7
2011	924	63.0	14.6	83
2012	789	47.0	16.7	83.4
2013	751	45.0	16.6	79.4
2014	886	46.0	19.2	88.5
2015	1083	60.0	18.0	83.7
2016	1132	64.0	17.6	99.4
2017	877	62.0	14.1	100
2018	906	50.0	18.1	100
2019	850	45.0	18.8	100
2020	769	44.0	17.4	71.5
2021	759	45.0	16.8	78.9
2022	784	45.5	17.2	76.5
2023	663	42.5	15.6	81.3

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1340	72.0	18.6	n/a
1990	1174	64.0	18.3	44.2
1991	1014	55.5	18.2	36.5
1992	999	52.5	19.0	59.9
1993	1008	58.0	17.4	59.3
1994	1229	58.0	21.2	59.1
1995	1282	72.0	17.8	59.4
1996	1282	72.0	17.8	59.4
1997	1284	78.0	16.5	49.2
1998	1401	74.0	18.9	49.2
1999	1397	74.0	18.9	46.3
2000	1333	66.0	20.2	48.5
2001	1244	66.0	18.8	60.8
2002	1319	70.5	18.7	55.1
2003	1319	70.5	18.7	55.1
2004	1303	65.0	20.0	59
2005	1185	56.0	21.2	59.1
2006	1151	59.0	19.5	60.1
2007	1136	69.5	16.3	58.6
2008	973	66.5	14.6	63.3
2009	1010	70.5	14.3	63.8
2010	1077	69.0	15.6	80.7
2011	924	63.0	14.6	83
2012	789	47.0	16.7	83.4
2013	751	45.0	16.6	79.4
2014	886	46.0	19.2	88.5
2015	1083	60.0	18.0	83.7
2016	1132	64.0	17.6	99.4
2017	877	62.0	14.1	100
2018	906	50.0	18.1	100
2019	850	45.0	18.8	100
2020	769	44.0	17.4	71.5
2021	759	45.0	16.8	78.9
2022	784	45.5	17.2	76.5
2023	663	42.5	15.6	81.3

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,584 (9.6%)	$14,972 (90.4%)	$16,557
2020	$1,724 (10.0%)	$15,484 (90.0%)	$17,208
2021	$1,889 (10.3%)	$16,386 (89.7%)	$18,275
2022	$4,569 (22.5%)	$15,720 (77.5%)	$20,289
2023	$1,796 (6.7%)	$24,853 (93.3%)	$26,649

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frederick Douglass High

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	850	663	22%
African American	835	589	29.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	10	62	520%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	4	6	50%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	81.3%	18.7%

Schools Near Frederick Douglass High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)			MCAP English Language Arts (2024)					MCAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frederick Douglass High	Public	9-12	2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway	Baltimore	21217	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-7821	663	43	15.6	81.3%	6 (0.9%)	589 (88.8%)	62 (9.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)								(n/a)							21.0	21.0		$26,649	$1,796	$24,853
Coppin Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	2500 W North Avenue	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-5060	337	20	16.8	76.0%	1 (0.3%)	325 (96.4%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.3	143^rd of 146 public high schools	2.1%					(n/a)			5.1				27.2	27.2	5.1	$23,101	$808	$22,293
Bard High School Early College	Public	9-12	2801 N Dukeland Street	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-5040	431	25	17.2	60.1%	38 (8.8%)	358 (83.1%)	26 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	34.8	106^th of 146 public high schools	27.4%		49.6	57^th of 127 public high schools	55.1%	49			9.8				53.1	53.1	9.8	$19,429	$257	$19,172
ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School	Public, Charter	6-12	2801 N Dukeland Street	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-1418	548	36	15.2	85.9%	9 (1.6%)	518 (94.5%)	18 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)		5.7			19.4	21.6	28.0	19.5		$29,749	$1,398	$28,350
Carver Vocational-Technical High	Public	9-12	2201 Presstman Street	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0553	1,020	56	18.3	80.9%	16 (1.6%)	969 (95.0%)	29 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)								(n/a)							19.7	19.7		$20,641	$1,497	$19,145
Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West	Public	6-12	1500 Harlem Avenue	Baltimore	21217	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2110	180	19	9.4	85.6%	3 (1.7%)	174 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)	9.1			23.1	27.3		18.8	21.3		$35,336	$2,321	$33,015
Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts	Public	9-12	1500 Harlem Avenue	Baltimore	21217	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-7701	296	20	14.8	83.4%	4 (1.4%)	282 (95.3%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)							21.4	21.4		$30,398	$2,411	$27,987
Academy for College and Career Exploration	Public	6-12	1300 W 36th Street	Baltimore	21211	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-7607	902	59	15.2	74.7%	62 (6.9%)	659 (73.1%)	153 (17.0%)	16 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.1%)	10	144^th of 146 public high schools	1.4%					(n/a)			5.3	22.2	15.8	20.4	20.8	20.3	8.3	$21,758	$1,287	$20,471
Renaissance Academy	Public	9-12	1301 McCulloh Street	Baltimore	21217	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-3164	245	19	13.2	88.6%	4 (1.6%)	216 (88.2%)	21 (8.6%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)							13.3	13.3		$28,753	$1,377	$27,376
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy	Public	9-12	100 N Calhoun Street	Baltimore	21223	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-2831	388	25	15.8	85.6%	10 (2.6%)	348 (89.7%)	27 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)								(n/a)							19.1	19.1		$22,445	$1,691	$20,754

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Baltimore City Public Schools

How many students attend Frederick Douglass High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 663 students attended Frederick Douglass High.

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Students at Frederick Douglass High are 89% African American, 9% Hispanic.

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