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
14:1
Average SAT Score
980
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
14:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
17
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
1.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
3
Equity
1
College Readiness
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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%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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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 177 Students
Clark Atlanta University 105 Students
University of Georgia 94 Students
Albany State University 90 Students
Savannah State University 87 Students
University of West Georgia 77 Students
Clayton State University 76 Students
Georgia Southern University 69 Students
Kennesaw State University 67 Students
Columbus State University 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 51 Students
Nursing 40 Students
Biology 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 19 Students
Accounting 16 Students
Early Childhood Education 16 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 146 Reviews
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
3.0 Alum
6/3/2022
Frederick Douglass, in my 4 years of being there, was frustrating but interesting. I can't say it was good nor can i say it was bad. To be recognized, to go on "field trips", to have any type of surreal memory was a slight to no chance of happening. Unless you're apart of the top 10%, you MORE THAN LIKELY won't be going anywhere to make any good memories but the to the front lawn of the school. Don't get me wrong, the lawn parties were fun...but it's a memory you'd probably forget. Pep rally's rarely happened even when COVID died down a bit. Maybe just for my school year, it could get better. BUT somehow now it's all over, it feels weird now that i'm not bothered by it.
2.0 Alum
6/2/2022
Frederick Douglass High wasn't the very best high school. I think that they need to expand their opportunities for students and actually try to connect with students instead of just caring because they get paid to do it! I think that they need to actually teach students how to survive in the real world and how to work on your credit!
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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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