- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baltimore, MD
Frederick Douglass High
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240009000209
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 42
- high schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass High has class sizes smaller than 73% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass High ranks #4 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009000209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Frederick Douglass High grew from 663 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 240009000209 · Baltimore, MD High · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 12.8:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
Frederick Douglass High grew from 663 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school 539
Frederick Douglass High
539 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass High reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass High compares
Frederick Douglass High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 66% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Maryland - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 191 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Frederick Douglass High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick Douglass High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Douglass High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Baltimore
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Dundalk High
Standard public school
2,087 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Perry Hall High
Standard public school
2,012 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High
Standard public school
1,922 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kenwood High
Standard public school
1,900 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Parkville High
Standard public school
1,877 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Catonsville High
Standard public school
1,735 students 16.2:1 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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass High
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High?
Frederick Douglass High has 539 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High is 12.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 18% 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 High?
81.3% of students at Frederick Douglass High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Douglass High?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass High is African American at 82.7% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass High?
Frederick Douglass High has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frederick Douglass High rank among high schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass High ranks #4 of 42 high schools in Baltimore, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore City Public Schools?
Besides Frederick Douglass High, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.