Enrollment
1,183
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Upper Marlboro, MD
Frederick Douglass High
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240051001036
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Upper Marlboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass High has class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Upper Marlboro, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frederick Douglass High compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frederick Douglass High
Frederick Douglass High is a large high school in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, enrolling 1,183 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Maryland schools and 26% above the 14.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maryland, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,183 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Upper Marlboro's high schools, it stands alongside Dr. Henry a. Wise Jr. High (2,291 students): Frederick Douglass High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 17.5:1).
Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students) and Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students) alongside Frederick Douglass High.
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 High compares
Frederick Douglass High on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 18% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,183
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maryland - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$19,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, Frederick Douglass High is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George's County Public Schools, which includes Frederick Douglass High.
$19,234
Per student
-6%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 51.1%
Federal 12.1%
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher 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
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Upper Marlboro
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass High
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High?
Frederick Douglass High has 1,183 students enrolled. It is a high school in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederick Douglass High?
40.4% 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 83.9% of enrollment, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass High?
Frederick Douglass High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 High rank among high schools in Upper Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Upper Marlboro, 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 Upper Marlboro on the city page.
Is Frederick Douglass High a good school?
Frederick Douglass High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maryland 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 Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Frederick Douglass High, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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