DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL
Douglass High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 929 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 64 teachers, Douglass High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Douglass High School at (404) 802-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 802-3100
DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Atlanta, GA with about 929 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 929
- Teachers:
- 64.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 929 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- White
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.