Frederick Douglass High School

Cleveland, Ohio — 1 schools

264
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,747
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Frederick Douglass High School operates 1 public schools serving 264 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 557 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cuyahoga County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,747 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 3.7% local, 79.1% state, and 17.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #365 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 42.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.7% African American, 25.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.0% White across the district's schools.

Frederick Douglass High School accounts for 100.0% of all Frederick Douglass High School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Frederick Douglass High School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Frederick Douglass High School chronic absenteeism rate is 42.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.2%
Federal
79.1%
State
3.7%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
365 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cuyahoga County county, where this district is located.

$933
Studio/mo
$1,058
1 BR/mo
$1,279
2 BR/mo
$1,646
3 BR/mo
$1,760
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Frederick Douglass High School.

White 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 62.7%
Multiracial 6.3%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

42.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Frederick Douglass High School

School Enrollment
Frederick Douglass High School
Charter
557

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Frederick Douglass High School?

Frederick Douglass High School has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 264 students.

How much does Frederick Douglass High School spend per student?

Frederick Douglass High School spends $20,747 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #365 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Frederick Douglass High School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cuyahoga County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Frederick Douglass High School?

Frederick Douglass High School students are 62.7% African American, 25.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.0% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Frederick Douglass High School?

Frederick Douglass High School has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #365 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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