Frederick Douglass High School

Frederick Douglass High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
225 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW,  Atlanta, GA
Center Hill Neighborhood
Atlanta Public Schools
3.7
3.2
1,112 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ellis Duncan
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Average GPA
3.16
Graduation Rate
69%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.16
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
470
Verbal
500
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
18
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
1.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
1
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
228:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Black
92.2%
Hispanic
6.2%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
White
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 181 Students
Clark Atlanta University 107 Students
Albany State University 97 Students
University of Georgia 92 Students
Savannah State University 87 Students
Kennesaw State University 76 Students
Clayton State University 73 Students
University of West Georgia 71 Students
Georgia Southern University 70 Students
Columbus State University 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 51 Students
Nursing 45 Students
Biology 27 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 21 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Accounting 16 Students
Marketing 12 Students
Early Childhood Education 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 148 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/27/2024
My overall experiences at Frederick Douglass High school was not the best but not the worst. Due to lack of communication skills in the community it's was less fundamentals followed or applied. I disliked when teacher weren't available to teach or held accountable. I loved their activities and clubs that was very organized and suitable for many others
1.0 Senior
8/6/2023
The bathrooms always look like they haven't been tended to in years. The teachers are okay, but a lot of them are corrupt. Students have started to go to class, which shows a change in last years seniors vs the c/o 2024 seniors
4.0 Junior
11/23/2021
I would love to see better opportunities at my school and better behavior control. There are fights everyday and that can get out of control.
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3.2 8 Reviews
4.0 other
9/9/2016
I graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in 1982. I am a very active alumnus. The school still has so much to offer for the current students.
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5.0 other
6/21/2016
I went to Douglas back in the early 80's and it was very well structured. We had great teachers that did play, the principals were like our Fathers. But we had a lot of fun, pep rally's, we did musicals and we just had nice clean fun. Being in High School back then was fun and very educational. A lo...
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parent
4/7/2010
Yes, I agree with most of the comments. Douglass truly staring falling ince Mr. Brown became the Principal. We went to the board and Dr. Augustine last year regarding him and they would not listen. We will now select a new Prinicipal and we all have to support in bringing the school back to order. P...
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parent
3/5/2010
Seriously, the principal hit lucky on a million dollars and decided that he was going to leave. Although Mr. J. Austin-Brown wasn't doing so great in the leadership department he still had a role as the principal of a school that isn't getting great reviews. Since I was in Douglass the school was un...
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Frederick Douglass High School

Frederick Douglass High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Atlanta Public Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,112 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 11% are proficient in reading. Frederick Douglass High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.16, the graduation rate is 69%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $243,876. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mays High School, The B.E.S.T. Academy, Booker T. Washington High School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Frederick Douglass High School.

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