Fredrick A. Douglass High School serves 724 students in grades 8-12.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
724 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fredrick A. Douglass High School?
724 students attend Fredrick A. Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Fredrick A. Douglass High School students are Black.
What grades does Fredrick A. Douglass High School offer ?
Fredrick A. Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Fredrick A. Douglass High School part of?
Fredrick A. Douglass High School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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