Frederick Douglass High School
1,296 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Frederick Douglass High School, located on Hamilton E. Holmes Drive in Atlanta, Georgia, is a historic and prominent institution within the Atlanta Public Schools system. Named after the famed abolitionist and orator, the school has long served as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing academic achievement, leadership, and personal growth. The school is known for its strong sense of tradition and school spirit, often referred to by the nickname the "Astros," and it plays a vital role in the cultural and educational landscape of the Atlanta Westside.
In recent years, Douglass High School has undergone significant transformation, highlighted by the opening of a state-of-the-art, modern campus designed to enhance the learning environment for its students. The school offers a diverse range of academic programs, including rigorous college-preparatory courses, career-technical education pathways, and various extracurricular activities such as athletics, fine arts, and leadership clubs. By blending its rich historical legacy with contemporary facilities and a focus on 21st-century skills, Douglass High School remains committed to preparing its students for success in higher education and their future careers.
In recent years, Douglass High School has undergone significant transformation, highlighted by the opening of a state-of-the-art, modern campus designed to enhance the learning environment for its students. The school offers a diverse range of academic programs, including rigorous college-preparatory courses, career-technical education pathways, and various extracurricular activities such as athletics, fine arts, and leadership clubs. By blending its rich historical legacy with contemporary facilities and a focus on 21st-century skills, Douglass High School remains committed to preparing its students for success in higher education and their future careers.
1,296
Total Students
86.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 103 |
| Black | 1,165 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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Black1,165 (89.9%)
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Hispanic103 (7.9%)
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Two or More19 (1.5%)
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American Indian5 (0.4%)
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Asian3 (0.2%)
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White1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Atlanta Public Schools |
| Phone: | (404)802-3100 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,296 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 86.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 1,296 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
432
Grade 10
346
Grade 11
278
Grade 12
240
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 432 |
| Grade 10 | 346 |
| Grade 11 | 278 |
| Grade 12 | 240 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 627 | 48.4% |
| Male | 669 | 51.6% |
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