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Frederick Douglass High School

High School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA

An Atlanta Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

225 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

  • Math 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 8% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 69.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency8.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33.5 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69%
AP Participation7.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$23,046
Chronic Absenteeism69.8%

Students at Frederick Douglass High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency8%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
21%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
13%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
7%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
4%
ELA
11%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
4%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
25%
2021*
Math
25%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Frederick Douglass High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,222

Median home value

$395,100

Median rent

$1,702/mo

College educated

54.3%

Homeownership

41.9%

Poverty rate

17.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
8 boys'·10 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greater Atlanta Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7private9–120.3 mi65Compare →
Kipp Atlanta Collegiate Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.49–121.0 mi832Compare →
B.e.s.t AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.86–122.0 mi237Compare →
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.86–122.0 mi339Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Atlanta Public Schools

Schools in district
87
Rank in district
#59 of 86
District spending per student
$23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frederick Douglass High School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frederick Douglass High School

Frederick Douglass High School is a public high school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 1,194 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,671 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frederick Douglass High School

What grades does Frederick Douglass High School serve?

Frederick Douglass High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Frederick Douglass High School?

Frederick Douglass High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frederick Douglass High School rank in GA?

Frederick Douglass High School ranks #1,671 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Frederick Douglass High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frederick Douglass High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Frederick Douglass High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Douglass High School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Frederick Douglass High School a charter school?

No, Frederick Douglass High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frederick Douglass High School a Title I school?

No, Frederick Douglass High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick Douglass High School?

100.0% of students at Frederick Douglass High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,194
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.8%
4-Year Graduation
69.0%
Area population (ZIP 30318)
58,651
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
31.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30318; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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