Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men

Detroit Public Schools Community District

68 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Douglass Academy for Young Men, located in the Woodbridge neighborhood of Detroit, is a specialized public school within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. As a single-gender institution, the school is designed to foster a focused learning environment tailored to the specific developmental and academic needs of young men. Its curriculum emphasizes character development, leadership, and college readiness, aiming to empower students to overcome systemic barriers and succeed in higher education and beyond.

The school is rooted in a culture of discipline and brotherhood, often utilizing mentorship programs and community partnerships to support its students. By providing a structured, supportive atmosphere, Douglass Academy seeks to cultivate academic excellence while instilling values of integrity and civic responsibility. It serves as a key option for families in Detroit who are looking for a rigorous, supportive, and culturally responsive education specifically crafted for their sons.

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	67

Black
67 (98.5%)
Hispanic
1 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Phone:	(313)596-3555
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 25

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 10