Frederick Douglass High School

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.
1,112
Total Students
76.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
116.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frederick Douglass High School
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic69
Black1,025
Asian1
Two or More14
American Indian2
  • Black
    1,025 (92.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    69 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • White
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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: 1,112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 76.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,296
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 405
Grade 10 317
Grade 11 217
Grade 12 173

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frederick Douglass High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9405
Grade 10317
Grade 11217
Grade 12173
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frederick Douglass High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female54048.6%
Male57251.4%
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