- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Frederick Douglass High held near 1,182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 240051001036 · Upper Marlboro, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,183 enr · 18.2:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Frederick Douglass High held near 1,182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 63.0 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
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 1,183
Frederick Douglass High
1,183 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass High reports 1,183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass High compares
Frederick Douglass High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
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.
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
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~1,183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,159 (2022-23) → 1,182 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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 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 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.
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.