Frederick Douglass High

8000 Croom Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

www.pgcps.org/douglass/

1,159 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Frederick Douglass High School, located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is a public secondary school operating under the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) system. Named in honor of the famed abolitionist and orator, the school is situated in a suburban setting and serves a diverse student body. It is known for maintaining a strong connection to its namesake’s legacy, often emphasizing themes of leadership, social responsibility, and academic persistence within its educational programming.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college matriculation or career readiness. Beyond standard academic coursework, Frederick Douglass High provides various extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which help foster a sense of community and school spirit. As part of the PGCPS district, the school adheres to state-mandated academic standards while focusing on equitable access to resources and the holistic development of its students.

1,159

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frederick Douglass High
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	95
Black	1,006
Asian	7
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,006 (86.8 %)
Hispanic
95 (8.2 %)
Two or More
25 (2.2 %)
White
21 (1.8 %)
Asian
7 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)952-2400
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/douglass/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	470
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 9 314

Grade 10 337

Grade 11 244

Grade 12 264