FREDERICK A DOUGLASS LEARNING ACADEMY

School Overview
Frederick A. Douglass Learning Academy, located on Samuel Wiley Drive in Cleveland, Texas, functions as an alternative educational campus within the Cleveland Independent School District. The academy is designed to provide a specialized learning environment for students who may benefit from non-traditional academic settings, smaller class sizes, or individualized instruction that differs from the conventional comprehensive high school model. By offering targeted support and a focused curriculum, the school aims to help students overcome academic or behavioral obstacles and maintain progress toward graduation.

The academy plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to ensure educational equity and retention by providing a structured pathway for students to earn credits and develop the skills necessary for post-secondary success. Beyond the standard academic requirements, the school typically emphasizes personalized mentorship and a supportive culture, fostering a sense of community that encourages student engagement and accountability. Through this specialized approach, Frederick A. Douglass Learning Academy serves as a bridge for students to fulfill their educational goals and prepare for their future careers or continued education.
129
Total Students
5.8
Full-Time Teachers
22.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FREDERICK A DOUGLASS LEARNING ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White13
Hispanic109
Black5
Two or More1
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    109 (84.5%)
  • White
    13 (10.1%)
  • Black
    5 (3.9%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: CLEVELAND ISD
Phone: (281)592-7595
Website: http://dla.clevelandisd.org/o/dla
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1
Grades Taught
Grade 9 4
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 54
Grade 12 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FREDERICK A DOUGLASS LEARNING ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 94
Grade 1016
Grade 1154
Grade 1255
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FREDERICK A DOUGLASS LEARNING ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6348.8%
Male6651.2%