- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260110307415
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 260110307415 · Detroit, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 7.6:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men grew from 76 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- This school 68
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men
68 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men compares
Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 76 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), up 4.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.