FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL

FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGH is a Title I public school that is part of the COLUMBIA 93 school district, located in COLUMBIA, MO with about 187 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 16 teachers, FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 North Providence Road in Columbia, Missouri, is an alternative education institution within the Columbia Public School District. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, it is specifically designed to provide a flexible, supportive, and personalized learning environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting. The school focuses on credit recovery, accelerated learning, and tailored academic paths to ensure that students stay on track toward graduation and are prepared for life after high school.

The culture at Frederick Douglass is built on fostering strong, mentorship-based relationships between students and staff. By utilizing smaller class sizes and a non-traditional scheduling model, the school emphasizes social-emotional support alongside academic achievement. Its mission is to empower students by addressing their individual barriers to success, providing them with the resources and encouragement necessary to earn their diplomas and pursue post-secondary opportunities, whether in college, vocational training, or the workforce.

For more information, contact FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGH at (573) 214-3680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.