Frederick Douglass High School

Frederick Douglass High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8000 Croom Rd,  Upper Marlboro, MD
Prince George's County Public Schools
3.5
3.4
1,182 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eddie Scott
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
21
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
11.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
17.1%
State Average
24.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
223:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Black
83.9%
Hispanic
10.7%
Two or more races
1.9%
White
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
Towson University 458 Students
Morgan State University 419 Students
Bowie State University 390 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 342 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 317 Students
Howard University 282 Students
Hampton University 202 Students
University of Maryland Eastern Shore 200 Students
Delaware State University 174 Students
Temple University 172 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 134 Students
Biology 130 Students
Psychology 125 Students
Nursing 109 Students
Computer Science 95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 68 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 52 Students
Small Business Management 44 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 40 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 267 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/18/2025
My experience with Frederick Douglass High School was good, it did have its bad moments but that is all based on my personal opinion. It is a very good school with many opportunities that prepare you for the "real world". My time here was very well spent and I was able to make great connections with my friends and teachers. Overall I would recommend this school but I would like the urgency to change.
4.0
4/2/2025
I graduated last year 2024. But, i did not really experince much because i transfered from Bowie high around the middle of my 12th grade year and i didn't really get to experience alot. But, i would like to see more diversity in the school though.
4.0 Sophomore
2/14/2025
I feel that Frederick Douglass High School has helped me a lot as far as time management and staying on top of my studies. I feel that the school should do more to help with the mental health of their students and not just shoving assignment at us.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 23 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/9/2024
From the moment I entered the school, the staff, kids and administrators treated us kindly and welcomed all our questions.
4.0 parent
1/24/2024
I love Douglass. I have had 2 children graduate from Douglass, 1 child and 1 niece are still attending. For the most part staff are responsive to emails and for the very few who aren’t administration will support with getting a response. Douglass has a family feel environment. Most of the students a...
1.0 parent
10/6/2023
This school does not care about your child's safety at all. My child comes to school everyday to learn and doesn't create a problem for anyone. Unfortunately we live in a world where some people do not believe in teaching their children to respect others and act like civil normal human beings. My ch...
1.0 parent
3/17/2023
We are a hispanic family with a year and a half living in this area, my daughter is in 11 grade and has suffered acts of racism, bulling........... just because is hispanic, this is from others students, January 26 this students have beaten her in the hallway of the school, before that date she alre...

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Frederick Douglass High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Upper Marlboro, MD and is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,182 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Frederick Douglass High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $654,287. Discover additional schools in the area, like Excellence Christian School, Marlton Elementary School, Mattaponi Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Upper Marlboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Frederick Douglass High School.

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