Serving 1,182 students in grades 9-12, Frederick Douglass High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Frederick Douglass High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Club or Organization: Anime Club, Belle Couture Modeling Club, Debate Team, Drama Club, French Club, IB Ambassadors Club, Japan Exchange Program, Leo Club, Mock Trial, Multicultural Club, National Honor Society, Photography Club, Student Government Association
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frederick Douglass High School is anInternational
Baccalaureate World School, offering a and a . Students who receive an IB Diploma can be
granted a significant amount of college credit depending on the
university they attend along with being well prepared for success
in college and in careers in the global market. FDHS is the
most successful IB Diploma Programme in the Prince George's County
Public Schools system, with 44% of DP students receiving IB
Diplomas in 2016. FDHS also boasts a graduation rate of
92.6%. There are also great extra curricular activities and
sports programs at FDHS. Students can participate on the
Debate or Mock Trial teams, international travel through the Japan
exchange program and World Language trips or focus on community
service in the Leo or IB Ambassadors clubs. The football team
won the Maryland State Championship in 2014, as well as the
basketball, soccer and volleyball teams earning county division
titles.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High School?
1,182 students attend Frederick Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Frederick Douglass High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass High School?
Frederick Douglass High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass High School offer ?
Frederick Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Douglass High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Frederick Douglass High School located?
Frederick Douglass High School is located in the Greater Upper Marlboro neighborhood of Upper Marlboro, MD. There are 2 other public schools located in Greater Upper Marlboro.
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This school is fantastic. It has amazing academic opportunities, such as dissection and lab experiments. There are also a lot of extracurricular activities available and their art classes are great. The teachers are helpful and genuinely seem to care about their students. Plus, there are metal detectors as a safety precaution. It is one of the best schools that I have ever been to.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - SW
58/22/2011
Did you know that the FDHS class of 2011 earned over $3 million in scholarships? Nine FDHS fall sports teams touted a cumulative GPA of 2.95, 45 FDHS fall student- athletes earned at least a 3.25 GPA and were recognized by the State, and the 2011 FDHS Valedictorian was named a PG County student of the week.
By the way, FDHS consistently meets or exceeds the Adequate Yearly Progress measurement as defined by the US Government's No Child Left Behind Act. That accomplishment puts FDHS in a very small group of PG County public high schools.
The aforementioned statistics are just a snippet of the good things that are going on at Douglass. Good things that have become the norm despite the luke warm parental involvement. Are there issues at Douglass? Yes. Can those issues be resolved? Yes!
I am the current FDHS PTSA President, FDHS Parent, and a proponent of Public Education. I've found experienced teachers, caring administrators, and competent staff at Douglass. I am asking each of you to use your energies to "become the change you want to see" at Douglass. Join us in making Douglass the award winning school it is destined to be! (parents4fdhs@yahoo.com)
- Posted by Parent - paren
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