Enrollment
68
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Detroit, MI
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260110307415
👥 S:T ratio 70
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 20
- high schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men has class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men ranks #2 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110307415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is a higher-need, small high school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 68 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.6:1, Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is leaner than roughly 94% of Michigan schools and 57% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 68 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 68 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Detroit Public Schools Community District spends $21,771 per pupil, 61% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Detroit's high schools, it stands alongside East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney (639 students): Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.6:1 vs 15.6:1).
Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students) and Western International High School (1,959 students) alongside Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men compares
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 57% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 6% in Michigan - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 68 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 98.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Detroit Public Schools Community District, which includes Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men.
$21,771
Per student
+61%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 41.7%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar high schools in Detroit
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney
Standard public school
639 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Henry Ford High School
Standard public school
607 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Southeastern High School
Standard public school
602 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Voyageur College Prep
Standard public school
524 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Denby High School
Standard public school
464 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Psad High School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~68 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men?
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men has 68 students enrolled. It is a high school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is 7.6:1, which is 57% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men?
67.1% of students at Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is African American at 98.5% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men?
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men rank among high schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men ranks #2 of 20 high schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Detroit on the city page.
Is Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men a good school?
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.
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