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#811 of 1,288 schools in LA
Frederick A. Douglass High School
High School · Frederick A. Douglass High School · New Orleans, LA
A charter high school in New Orleans, LA where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3820 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
- Math 19% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Frederick A. Douglass High School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frederick A. 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,645
Median home value
$247,600
Median rent
$1,191/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
47.5%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Center for Creative ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| New Orleans Military & Maritime AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 8–12 | 1.0 mi | 943 | Compare → |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci TechCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.3 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 882 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Frederick A. Douglass High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Frederick A. Douglass High School is listed in Frederick A. Douglass High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederick A. Douglass High School
Frederick A. Douglass High School is a public high school in New Orleans, LA, part of Frederick A. Douglass High School, serving approximately 673 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #811 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
What's said publicly about Frederick A. Douglass High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederick A. Douglass High School
What grades does Frederick A. Douglass High School serve?
Frederick A. Douglass High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Frederick A. Douglass High School?
Frederick A. Douglass High School has an enrollment of approximately 673 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick A. Douglass High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick A. Douglass High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederick A. Douglass High School rank in LA?
Frederick A. Douglass High School ranks #811 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Frederick A. Douglass High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick A. Douglass High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 A. Douglass High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick A. Douglass High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Frederick A. Douglass High School a charter school?
Yes, Frederick A. Douglass High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Frederick A. Douglass High School a Title I school?
No, Frederick A. Douglass High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick A. Douglass High School?
82.9% of students at Frederick A. 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
- 673
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orleans Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (504) 373-6255
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 70117)
- 26,250
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70117; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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