Frederick A. Douglass High School

Located at 3820 St. Claude Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Frederick A. Douglass High School operates as an active, single-school independent charter district serving a vibrant, large-city environment within the New Orleans-Metairie metropolitan region. Designed specifically for secondary education, this fully operational public institution serves students from 9th through 12th grade, as well as offering specialized 13th-grade programming. As an independent local education agency for federal programs, the district provides a focused educational setting dedicated to guiding high school students toward post-secondary academic and workforce achievement.

The school supports a student body of 658 learners, maintaining steady enrollment across its upper grade levels with 166 ninth graders, 172 tenth graders, 151 eleventh graders, and 168 seniors. Reflecting the rich diversity of the New Orleans community, the student population is predominantly Black (612 students), alongside Hispanic (34 students), multiracial, and White representation, comprising 365 female and 293 male students. To foster academic growth and personal development, the district maintains a robust workforce totaling 196 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes an impressive teaching faculty of 90 full-time educators, complemented by 9 instructional aides and 97 dedicated support personnel, ensuring students receive exceptional individualized attention and comprehensive institutional support.