Frederick Douglass High

2301 Gwynns Falls Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21217

www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/450

663 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Frederick Douglass High School, located on Gwynns Falls Parkway in Baltimore, Maryland, holds a significant place in history as one of the oldest and most prestigious historically Black high schools in the United States. Founded in 1883, the school has long served as a cornerstone of the Baltimore community, producing numerous distinguished alumni, including Thurgood Marshall and Cab Calloway. Today, it remains an integral part of the Baltimore City Public School system, continuing its legacy of fostering academic growth and leadership among its students.

The school offers a comprehensive educational experience that balances a rigorous core curriculum with a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to prepare students for college and career success. Operating under the mission of the Baltimore City Public Schools, Douglass focuses on equity, student agency, and community engagement. By emphasizing both its rich historical tradition and modern educational standards, the school provides a supportive environment aimed at empowering the next generation of scholars and professionals in the West Baltimore area.

663

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frederick Douglass High
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	62
Black	589
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
589 (88.8 %)
Hispanic
62 (9.4 %)
White
6 (0.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone:	(410)396-7821
Website:	http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/450
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 305

Grade 10 179

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 71