Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy

Summary:

Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy is a small public high school in Cleveland, Texas, serving just 53 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Cleveland Independent School District, which is ranked 938 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past few years, the school has seen a significant shift in its racial demographics, with the student population becoming increasingly Hispanic, now at 86.79%. This is a stark contrast to 2020-2021, when the school was 65.31% Hispanic, 6.12% African American, and 20.41% White. Despite these changes, the school has made remarkable improvements in its graduation and dropout rates, with the four-year graduation rate increasing from 39.5% in 2018-2019 to 96.7% in 2022-2023, and the dropout rate declining from 16.2% in 2018-2019 to just 1.8% in 2021-2022.

However, the school continues to struggle with low academic performance, with test scores significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 0% proficiency in Algebra I, compared to 18.33% for the Cleveland Independent School District and 44.73% for the state. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Cleveland High School, Porter High School, and Goodrich High School, Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy consistently ranks lower in terms of statewide school rankings and test scores.

Detail:

Public 9-12

900 Samuel Wiley Dr
Cleveland, TX 77327

(281) 592-7595

District: Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1800^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,803

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 70

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.3%

White:

12.9%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy ranks worse than 90.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.3%), White (12.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy employs 5.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy is $20,803.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy 1800^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Cleveland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland Independent School District (Isd) 938^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy

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Rank History for all students at Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	2.20	1643^rd	1672	1.7%
2013	9.20	1539^th	1652	6.8%
2014	9.99	1597^th	1734	7.9%
2015	4.44	1643^rd	1743	5.7%
2016	8.83	1617^th	1762	8.2%
2017	8.22	1609^th	1777	9.5%
2018	4.04	1733^rd	1797	3.6%
2019	2.77	1808^th	1857	2.6%
2024	9.39	1800^th	1987	9.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	7.23	1389^th	1435	3.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.75	1815^th	1883	3.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.51	1750^th	1804	3.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	18	4	26	0	n/a	n/a	48
2010	19	12	23	0	n/a	n/a	54
2011	26	14	26	0	0	0	66
2012	20	4	30	1	0	0	55
2013	24	8	27	1	0	2	62
2014	21	3	27	0	0	1	52
2015	13	2	17	0	0	1	33
2016	18	3	13	0	0	0	34
2017	23	1	12	0	0	0	36
2018	15	1	17	0	0	0	33
2019	17	0	19	0	0	0	36
2020	14	1	28	0	0	2	45
2021	10	3	32	2	0	2	49
2022	7	4	35	0	0	1	47
2023	2	3	46	1	0	1	53
2024	9	0	59	0	0	2	70

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 A Douglass Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	48	5.7	8.4	70.8
2010	54	6.1	8.7	51.9
2011	66	8.8	7.4	72.7
2012	55	4.1	13.1	63.6
2013	62	5.0	12.4	59.7
2014	52	5.0	10.4	65.4
2015	33	5.0	6.6	69.7
2016	34	5.0	6.8	79.4
2017	36	5.0	7.2	88.9
2018	33	5.1	6.4	72.7
2019	36	5.5	6.5	88.9
2020	45	6.0	7.5	82.2
2021	49	6.0	8.1	98
2022	47	6.0	7.8	95.7
2023	53	6.2	8.5	98.1
2024	70	5.9	11.8	92.9

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 A Douglass Learning Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	48	5.7	8.4	70.8
2010	54	6.1	8.7	51.9
2011	66	8.8	7.4	72.7
2012	55	4.1	13.1	63.6
2013	62	5.0	12.4	59.7
2014	52	5.0	10.4	65.4
2015	33	5.0	6.6	69.7
2016	34	5.0	6.8	79.4
2017	36	5.0	7.2	88.9
2018	33	5.1	6.4	72.7
2019	36	5.5	6.5	88.9
2020	45	6.0	7.5	82.2
2021	49	6.0	8.1	98
2022	47	6.0	7.8	95.7
2023	53	6.2	8.5	98.1
2024	70	5.9	11.8	92.9

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 A Douglass Learning Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,567 (6.6%)	$22,126 (93.4%)	$23,693
2020	$2,018 (8.8%)	$20,854 (91.2%)	$22,871
2021	$1,009 (4.9%)	$19,794 (95.1%)	$20,803

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy)	20	0	20%
End of Course Biology (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))	46	40	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy)	0	20	20%
End of Course English I Reading (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))	27	33	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy)	0	18	18%
End of Course English II Reading (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))	32	25	7%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy)	31	36	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Cleveland Independent School District (Isd))	69	48	21%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	36	53	47.2%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	19	46	142.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	17	2	88.2%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.9%	98.1%	9.2%

Schools Near Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy	Public	9-12	900 Samuel Wiley Dr	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 592-7595	70	6	11.8	92.9%	9 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	9.4	1800^th of 1987 public high schools	9.4%					(n/a)	0.0		11.1	21.1	41.8	$20,803	$1,009	$19,794
Cleveland High School	Public	9-12	1600 E Houston St	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 592-8752	3,592	219	16.4	93.5%	248 (6.9%)	106 (3.0%)	3,193 (88.9%)	9 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (0.8%)	15.6	1690^th of 1987 public high schools	14.9%		15.5	1674^th of 1961 public high schools	14.6%	16	11.8	32.1	28.9	38.6	45.0	$10,448	$951	$9,497
Tarkington High School	Public	9-12	2770 Fm 163	Cleveland	77327	Liberty County	Tarkington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 592-7739	552	33	16.5	55.4%	414 (75.0%)	4 (0.7%)	113 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.3%)	33.4	1336^th of 1987 public high schools	32.8%		56.4	757^th of 1961 public high schools	61.4%	579	17.6	36.6	40.6	59.7	68.1	$12,778	$1,098	$11,680
Shepherd High School	Public	9-12	1 Pirate Ln	Shepherd	77371	San Jacinto County	Shepherd Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 628-3371	630	45	13.8	76.3%	298 (47.3%)	27 (4.3%)	277 (44.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	33	1345^th of 1987 public high schools	32.3%		28.7	1410^th of 1961 public high schools	28.1%	65	21.1	55.5	42.3	41.4	62.4	$12,786	$1,515	$11,271
Splendora High School	Public	9-12	23747 Fm 2090	Splendora	77372	Montgomery County	Splendora Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 689-8008	1,504	98	15.3	68.0%	681 (45.3%)	75 (5.0%)	707 (47.0%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	32 (2.1%)	24	1548^th of 1987 public high schools	22.1%		26	1478^th of 1961 public high schools	24.6%	70	7.6	46.6	37.1	44.3	52.8	$11,599	$1,452	$10,147
Caney Creek High School	Public	9-12	13470 F M 1485	Conroe	77306	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 709-2000	2,620	167	15.6	80.8%	714 (27.3%)	97 (3.7%)	1,752 (66.9%)	7 (0.3%)	13 (0.5%)	3 (0.1%)	34 (1.3%)	36.4	1277^th of 1987 public high schools	35.7%		32.4	1339^th of 1961 public high schools	31.7%	62	19.8	53.4	42.1	50.1	68.9	$9,698	$1,987	$7,711
Coldspring-Oakhurst High School	Public	9-12	14100 State Hwy 150 W	Coldspring	77331	San Jacinto County	Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 653-1140	499	40	12.6	53.7%	301 (60.3%)	94 (18.8%)	73 (14.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.0%)	32	1362^nd of 1987 public high schools	31.5%		27.2	1442^nd of 1961 public high schools	26.5%	80	24.0	44.4	43.1	46.0	64.7	$14,696	$1,263	$13,433
Project Restore	Public	7-12	21580 Loop 494	New Caney	77357	Montgomery County	New Caney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 577-8600	15			80.0%	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)
New Caney High School	Public	9-12	21650 Loop 494	New Caney	77357	Montgomery County	New Caney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 577-2800	2,363	141	16.7	78.1%	558 (23.6%)	142 (6.0%)	1,591 (67.3%)	22 (0.9%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	46 (1.9%)	24.5	1534^th of 1987 public high schools	22.8%		31.3	1362^nd of 1961 public high schools	30.5%	172	19.7	33.4	40.8	42.8	57.3	$11,001	$786	$10,214
Goodrich High School	Public	9-12	234 Katie Simpson St	Goodrich	77335	Polk County	Goodrich Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 365-1100	76	10	7.8	77.6%	25 (32.9%)	16 (21.1%)	34 (44.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	35.5	1299^th of 1987 public high schools	34.6%		41.4	1143^rd of 1961 public high schools	41.7%	156	25.0	85.7	42.9	66.7	36.4	$16,348	$1,833	$14,514

Frequently Asked Questions about Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy

Is Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy a good school?

Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 9.4% of Texas high schools.

What district is Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy in?

Cleveland Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 70 students attended Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy?

Students at Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy are 84% Hispanic, 13% White, 3% Two or more races.

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