FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY
Frederick Douglass Academy is a public secondary school that is part of the Brockton school district, located in Brockton, MA with about 34 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 11th Grade. With about 5 teachers, Frederick Douglass Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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 Academy, located at 175 Warren Avenue in Brockton, Massachusetts, is an alternative educational program within the Brockton Public Schools district. The academy is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a structured path to academic success for those who have struggled in or disengaged from a standard comprehensive high school setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized attention, the school aims to help students address credit deficiencies and develop the necessary skills to earn their high school diplomas.
The mission of the academy centers on providing a safe, supportive, and rigorous academic climate that fosters personal growth and career readiness. Beyond core academics, Frederick Douglass Academy emphasizes social-emotional development and positive behavioral interventions, ensuring that students receive the guidance needed to overcome personal or academic obstacles. By maintaining close ties with the broader Brockton Public Schools community, the program serves as a critical resource for students seeking a fresh start and a clear trajectory toward post-secondary success.
For more information, contact Frederick Douglass Academy at (508) 580-7033 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7033
http://www.bpsma.org
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY is a public school in Brockton, MA with about 34 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Brockton
- Total Students:
- 34
- Teachers:
- 5.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 34 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 76.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.7%
- White
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Female
- 29.4%
- Male
- 70.6%
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.