Frederick Douglass High

Summary:

Frederick Douglass High is a public high school serving 1,159 students in grades 9-12 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, which is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district. While the school faces academic and socioeconomic challenges, it has shown signs of improvement in recent years.

Academically, Frederick Douglass High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maryland high schools, with lower-than-average test scores in mathematics but relatively stronger performance in English language arts. However, the school outperforms some nearby schools in the district, such as Suitland High and Central High. The nearby Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC stands out as a high-performing school, highlighting the potential for improvement at Frederick Douglass High.

The school's student population is predominantly African American (86.8%), and it has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families. While these socioeconomic factors may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school, its ranking has improved in recent years, from 169th out of 231 schools in 2013-2014 to 77th out of 127 schools in 2022-2023, indicating that the school is making progress in addressing its challenges.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

8000 Croom Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-9748

(301) 952-2400

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,582

Feeder schools for Frederick Douglass High:

Elementary:	Mattaponi Elementary
	Rosaryville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 1,159

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.8%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.2%

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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 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.45. (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.

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 (86.8%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High is 17.8. 16 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Frederick Douglass High employs 65 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frederick Douglass High is $17,582. 14 high schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Prince George's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George's County Public Schools 22^nd 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	30.06	170^th	201	15.4%
2005	15.90	169^th	204	17.2%
2006	20.55	158^th	204	22.5%
2007	31.03	152^nd	209	27.3%
2008	36.35	158^th	214	26.2%
2009	30.29	170^th	213	20.2%
2010	40.49	161^st	220	26.8%
2011	6.01	176^th	183	3.8%
2012	10.43	175^th	187	6.4%
2013	14.55	166^th	185	10.3%
2014	37.75	169^th	231	26.8%
2015	38.96	153^rd	233	34.3%
2016	40.62	143^rd	233	38.6%
2017	28.26	126^th	180	30.0%
2018	30.76	120^th	197	39.1%
2019	14.47	129^th	138	6.5%
2022	44.42	91^st	225	59.6%
2023	41.45	77^th	127	39.4%

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

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a teacher
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

I have worked at this school for over 14 years. In the past 6 years we have really seen an increase in academic programs which offer college credit. Our IB Programme is competitive with IB around the globe. If IB Diploma Programme students reach the required composite score they can earn 36 college credits. We are also now offering the Pathways to Technology program. Through P-Tech students can earn and associates degree from PGCC at the same time they graduate from high school. The pathways we offer in P-Tech our Hospitality Services Management and Health Services Management. Our focus on character building and community service is very evident in our numerous community service projects throughout the year. Our leadership team is working hard to improve college and career readiness. The size of the school is ideal because it is big enough to offer a variety of extra curricular activities but not so big that students feel overwhelmed. The staff works very hard to provide lessons with a global focus. There are plenty of opportunities for success for our students both in and outside of the classroom with the support of our staff and parent involvement. Our athletic programs are also quite competitive. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 21, 2016

My daughter attended FDHS in her 9th grade year. I only have positive things to say.
She is a upcoming Senior. I' m grateful to be part of the great PTSA. The Admins, staff, and students are awesome. Our Principal Scott is coming up on his 3 year and he is very hands on with our kids and very visible in the classroom, hallways,and afterschool activities. FDHS has an outstanding curriculum classes. We are an IB World School. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, March 20, 2016

The staff is committed to helping students. 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	498	471	20	10	2	n/a	n/a	1	1002
1990	502	458	23	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	996
1991	496	594	20	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	1128
1992	542	636	24	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	1219
1993	529	726	22	14	5	n/a	n/a	0	1296
1994	505	854	17	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	1398
1995	434	982	10	31	6	n/a	n/a	0	1463
1996	434	982	10	31	6	n/a	n/a	0	1463
1997	437	1068	14	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	1554
1998	405	1156	17	31	7	n/a	n/a	0	1616
1999	370	1232	13	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	1647
2000	329	1237	18	24	5	n/a	n/a	0	1613
2001	280	1266	16	34	5	n/a	n/a	0	1601
2002	177	1397	16	36	9	n/a	n/a	0	1635
2003	177	1397	16	36	9	n/a	n/a	0	1635
2004	146	1529	9	35	8	n/a	n/a	0	1727
2005	116	1661	15	30	11	n/a	n/a	0	1833
2006	100	1651	17	30	8	n/a	n/a	0	1806
2007	65	1232	16	23	4	n/a	n/a	0	1340
2008	51	1041	14	21	10	n/a	n/a	0	1137
2009	37	1006	13	25	10	n/a	n/a	0	1091
2010	35	1005	13	21	6	n/a	n/a	0	1080
2011	29	1049	14	34	6	0	1	0	1133
2012	30	998	13	33	3	0	8	0	1085
2013	33	1012	9	33	2	1	9	0	1099
2014	26	924	3	37	4	1	16	0	1011
2015	23	854	0	38	1	1	23	0	940
2016	18	841	0	43	3	1	28	0	934
2017	11	781	0	53	2	0	35	0	882
2018	14	806	2	57	3	0	34	0	916
2019	14	876	3	62	5	0	36	0	996
2020	16	905	3	68	3	2	36	0	1033
2021	17	992	4	69	3	2	28	0	1115
2022	20	1005	9	99	3	3	22	0	1161
2023	21	1006	7	95	2	3	25	0	1159

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	1002	54.4	18.4	n/a
1990	996	48.4	20.5	0.9
1991	1128	56.2	20.0	1.8
1992	1219	63.9	19.0	1.8
1993	1296	65.0	19.9	1.7
1994	1398	65.0	21.5	7.9
1995	1463	72.2	20.3	11.6
1996	1463	72.2	20.3	11.6
1997	1554	74.9	20.7	10.4
1998	1616	76.6	21.1	8.4
1999	1647	76.7	21.5	13
2000	1613	84.9	19.0	12.4
2001	1601	81.7	19.6	16.4
2002	1635	81.7	20.0	14.1
2003	1635	81.7	20.0	14.1
2004	1727	73.0	23.7	19.9
2005	1833	90.0	20.4	20.8
2006	1806	92.0	19.6	18.3
2007	1340	73.7	18.2	18.2
2008	1137	73.5	15.5	20.7
2009	1091	72.0	15.2	22.7
2010	1080	63.0	17.1	27.2
2011	1133	69.0	16.4	27.8
2012	1085	64.0	16.9	29.2
2013	1099	63.0	17.4	28
2014	1011	62.0	16.3	30.8
2015	940	61.0	15.4	37.6
2016	934	59.0	15.8	35.3
2017	882	57.0	15.4	39.6
2018	916	55.0	16.6	37.2
2019	996	58.0	17.1	36.1
2020	1033	59.0	17.5	37.5
2021	1115	64.0	17.4	39.7
2022	1161	62.0	18.7	36.3
2023	1159	65.0	17.8	47.2

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	1002	54.4	18.4	n/a
1990	996	48.4	20.5	0.9
1991	1128	56.2	20.0	1.8
1992	1219	63.9	19.0	1.8
1993	1296	65.0	19.9	1.7
1994	1398	65.0	21.5	7.9
1995	1463	72.2	20.3	11.6
1996	1463	72.2	20.3	11.6
1997	1554	74.9	20.7	10.4
1998	1616	76.6	21.1	8.4
1999	1647	76.7	21.5	13
2000	1613	84.9	19.0	12.4
2001	1601	81.7	19.6	16.4
2002	1635	81.7	20.0	14.1
2003	1635	81.7	20.0	14.1
2004	1727	73.0	23.7	19.9
2005	1833	90.0	20.4	20.8
2006	1806	92.0	19.6	18.3
2007	1340	73.7	18.2	18.2
2008	1137	73.5	15.5	20.7
2009	1091	72.0	15.2	22.7
2010	1080	63.0	17.1	27.2
2011	1133	69.0	16.4	27.8
2012	1085	64.0	16.9	29.2
2013	1099	63.0	17.4	28
2014	1011	62.0	16.3	30.8
2015	940	61.0	15.4	37.6
2016	934	59.0	15.8	35.3
2017	882	57.0	15.4	39.6
2018	916	55.0	16.6	37.2
2019	996	58.0	17.1	36.1
2020	1033	59.0	17.5	37.5
2021	1115	64.0	17.4	39.7
2022	1161	62.0	18.7	36.3
2023	1159	65.0	17.8	47.2

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	$476 (3.4%)	$13,642 (96.6%)	$14,118
2020	$453 (3.1%)	$13,936 (96.9%)	$14,389
2021	$741 (5.1%)	$13,912 (94.9%)	$14,653
2022	$1,626 (9.9%)	$14,786 (90.1%)	$16,412
2023	$1,561 (8.9%)	$16,022 (91.1%)	$17,582

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frederick Douglass High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 129^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 77^th of 127 High schools	32.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	996	1159	16.4%
African American	876	1006	14.8%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	62	95	53.2%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	14	21	50%
Two or More Races	36	25	30.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.1%	47.2%	11.1%

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)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (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 All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frederick Douglass High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8000 Croom Rd	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 952-2400	1,159	65	17.8	47.2%	21 (1.8%)	1,006 (86.8%)	95 (8.2%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	25 (2.2%)								(n/a)		62.3	62.3				$17,582	$1,561	$16,022
Dr. Henry A. Wise Junior High	Public	9-12	12650 Brooke Ln	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 780-2100	2,257	131	17.2	58.6%	47 (2.1%)	1,756 (77.8%)	408 (18.1%)	9 (0.4%)	11 (0.5%)	7 (0.3%)	18 (0.8%)								(n/a)		43.8	43.8				$17,362	$1,695	$15,666
Surrattsville High	Public	9-12	6101 Garden Dr	Clinton	20735	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 599-2453	772	52	14.8	60.5%	14 (1.8%)	587 (76.0%)	147 (19.0%)	11 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.0%)								(n/a)		31.4	31.4				$21,076	$1,980	$19,096
Gwynn Park High	Public, Magnet	9-12	13800 Brandywine Rd	Brandywine	20613	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 372-0140	1,140	66	17.2	51.1%	30 (2.6%)	895 (78.5%)	169 (14.8%)	16 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	22 (1.9%)								(n/a)		31.8	31.8				$18,190	$1,737	$16,453
International High school @ Largo	Public	9-12	505 Largo Rd	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 702-3810	389	30	12.9	87.7%	4 (1.0%)	25 (6.4%)	319 (82.0%)	41 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		18.6	18.6				$20,761	$1,419	$19,342
Largo High	Public, Magnet	9-12	505 Largo Rd	Upper Marlboro	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-8880	939	64	14.6	66.3%	12 (1.3%)	788 (83.9%)	125 (13.3%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	34.7	108^th of 146 public high schools	26.0%					(n/a)		45.3	45.3			6.7	$20,929	$2,026	$18,903
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC	Public, Magnet	9-12	301 Largo Rd	Largo	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 546-7247	467	23	20.3	41.5%	18 (3.9%)	333 (71.3%)	59 (12.6%)	43 (9.2%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	8 (1.7%)	81	8^th of 146 public high schools	94.5%		69.6	16^th of 127 public high schools	87.4%	8	50.3	94.5	94.5	61.8	25.0		$18,134	$1,091	$17,043
Crossland High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6901 Temple Hill Rd	Temple Hills	20748	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 449-4800	1,082	87	12.4	70.7%	19 (1.8%)	708 (65.4%)	338 (31.2%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.8%)								(n/a)		38.9	38.9				$22,849	$1,802	$21,047
Suitland High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5200 Silver Hill Rd	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 817-0500	1,834	127	14.4	76.6%	28 (1.5%)	1,570 (85.6%)	205 (11.2%)	7 (0.4%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	13 (0.7%)								(n/a)		40.3	40.3				$20,501	$1,828	$18,673
Central High	Public, Magnet	9-12	200 Cabin Branch Rd	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 499-7080	877	57	15.5	74.0%	12 (1.4%)	529 (60.3%)	316 (36.0%)	13 (1.5%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)								(n/a)		29.1	29.1				$20,367	$1,888	$18,479

Frequently Asked Questions about Frederick Douglass High

What district is Frederick Douglass High in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

What schools feed into Frederick Douglass High?

Frederick Douglass High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mattaponi Elementary
Elementary : Rosaryville Elementary

How many students attend Frederick Douglass High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,159 students attended Frederick Douglass High.

What is the racial makeup of Frederick Douglass High?

Students at Frederick Douglass High are 87% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

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