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Frederick A. Douglass High School

High School · Frederick A. Douglass High School

3820 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

Last updated: July 2026

Charter

Enrollment

673

Student-Teacher

14.3:1

Score

5.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

673

Student-Teacher

14.3:1

Score

5.7

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Louisiana schools

#811 of 1,288

In New Orleans

#22 of 75

public schools

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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.

Frederick A. Douglass High School serves approximately 673 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Frederick A.

Douglass High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #811 of 1,288 schools in LA. Structured state assessment records for Frederick A. Douglass High School 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

Sources: Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Frederick A. Douglass High School is a public high school located in New Orleans, Louisiana 1 . The institution is named after Frederick A. Douglass 1 . It operates under the authority of the Orleans Parish School Board 1 . Additionally, the school is part of KIPP New Orleans 1 .

Sources (1)

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How it comparesOn par with LA schools

5.7

This school 5.7 · Average
LA avg 6.0

What Parents Should Know

Frederick A. Douglass High School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

41% of students at Frederick A. Douglass High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data9

Annual Change-4.18 pts/yr

Data Period2015–2025

TrendDeclining

Academics6.4Average25%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency19% (2025 LEAP)

Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2025 LEAP)

Math vs. State Avg-17.1 pts

Reading vs. State Avg-0.4 pts

Overall Proficiency32% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)

vs. Expected+3.1 pts

Adjusted Percentile48th

College Readiness8.9Excellent30%

Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.

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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+

AP Participation68.9%

IB ProgramNo

Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1

Per-Pupil Spending$15,180

Chronic Absenteeism40.9%

Frederick A. Douglass High School — Students at Frederick A. Douglass High School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

82.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores LA LEAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 42.2% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)

School

State

36.1% (2025 LEAP)

ELA Proficiency 48.3% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)

School

State

44.4% (2025 LEAP)

Based on 20 test records from LA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2015

Math

57%

ELA

57%

2016

Math

47%

ELA

57%

2017

Math

72%

ELA

77%

2018

Math

62%

ELA

62%

2019

Math

62%

ELA

62%

2020*

Math

17%

ELA

27%

2021*

Math

17%

ELA

27%

2022

Math

27%

ELA

22%

2025

Math

19%

ELA

44%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.2/10.

How Frederick A. Douglass High School Compares

See how Frederick A. Douglass High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

5.7/10

37th percentile in LA

Academic

6.4/10

Average

Growth

2.2/10

Needs Improvement

Environment

4.2/10

Below Average

AP Courses

State avg: 2.1

Sports

3 boys' · 3 girls'

Advanced STEM

4/5

Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

83%

Teaching Staff

14:1 student-teacher ratio

47 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

40.9%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3 AP courses offered

68.9% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22

Athletics6sports offered

3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22

Advanced STEM Courses4 of 5 advanced subjects offered

Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

3820 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Frederick A. Douglass High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (rated 7.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Young Audiences Charter High School (rated 5.3/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Gretna), with a comparable rating. Additionally, New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy (rated 5.2/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New Orleans, see our New Orleans schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts New Orleans	0.8 mi	227	7.6
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy New Orleans	1.0 mi	943	5.2
KIPP Leadership New Orleans	1.0 mi	949	3.6
Harriet Tubman Charter School New Orleans	1.5 mi	973	3.5
Martin Behrman Charter Acad of Creative Arts & Sci New Orleans	1.4 mi	847	3.0
L.B. Landry High School New Orleans	1.6 mi	609	3.7
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Tech New Orleans	1.4 mi	882	2.3
LIGHT CITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY New Orleans	1.6 mi	14	—
G W Carver High School New Orleans	2.0 mi	778	5.0
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology New Orleans	2.1 mi	745	5.8
Homer Plessy Community School New Orleans	1.9 mi	768	9.1
ST AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL New Orleans	2.2 mi	547	5.0
LIFE OF CHRIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY New Orleans	2.3 mi	74	5.0
CALVARY BAPTIST SCHOOL New Orleans	2.5 mi	52	6.5
Young Audiences Charter High School Gretna	2.5 mi	596	5.3
THE GOOD SHEPHERD NATIVITY MISSION SCHOOL New Orleans	2.4 mi	237	6.7
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Gretna	2.6 mi	205	5.3
The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men New Orleans	2.6 mi	41	5.2
Arabi Elementary School Arabi	2.3 mi	557	5.5
Young Audiences Charter School New Orleans	2.7 mi	1,087	7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 70117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$41,645

Median Home Value

$247,600

Median Rent

$1,191/mo

Population

26,250

College Educated

34.9%

Homeownership

47.5%

Avg Commute

24.3 min

Poverty Rate

27.6%

Median Age

39.2

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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.