Below Average
#1958 of 2,221 schools in MO
Frederick Douglass High
High School · Columbia 93 · Columbia, MO
A Columbia 93 high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
310 N. PROVIDENCE RD, Columbia, MO 65203
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Frederick Douglass High score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frederick Douglass High 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,442
Median home value
$319,100
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,035 | Compare → |
| Delmar a Cobble SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Columbia Independent SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 88 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbia 93
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #30 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frederick Douglass High is listed in COLUMBIA 93; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederick Douglass High
Frederick Douglass High is a public high school in Columbia, MO, part of Columbia 93, serving approximately 176 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,958 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederick Douglass High
What grades does Frederick Douglass High serve?
Frederick Douglass High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High?
Frederick Douglass High has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High is 8.8:1. 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 rank in MO?
Frederick Douglass High ranks #1,958 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Frederick Douglass High's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Douglass High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Douglass High has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Frederick Douglass High a charter school?
No, Frederick Douglass High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederick Douglass High a Title I school?
No, Frederick Douglass High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick Douglass High?
100.0% of students at Frederick Douglass High 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
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.9%
- Phone
- (573) 214-3680
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 65203)
- 59,663
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 65203; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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