- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lexington, KY
Frederick Douglass High School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210186002459
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kentucky.
- #9 of 9
- high schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass High School ranks #9 of 9 high schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186002459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Frederick Douglass High School held near 1,719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.1 → 90.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+52 students YoY 210186002459 · Lexington, KY High · MID · TRAD
1,770 enr · 19.5:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Frederick Douglass High School held near 1,719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.1 → 90.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- This school
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- Tates Creek Hi
Tates Creek High School
1,723 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass High School reports 1,770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass High School compares
Frederick Douglass High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,770 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,770
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
African American 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Frederick Douglass High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederick Douglass High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tates Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Douglass High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Lexington
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lafayette High School
Standard public school
2,370 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Bryan Station High School
Standard public school
2,030 students 19:1 students per teacher
Henry Clay High School
Standard public school
1,939 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Standard public school
1,828 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek High School
Standard public school
1,723 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Steam Academy
Alternative education program
453 students 23.8:1 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 (~1,770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass High School
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High School?
Frederick Douglass High School has 1,770 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 1,667 (2022-23) → 1,719 (2023-24), nearly flat (+52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High School is 19.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederick Douglass High School?
41.9% of students at Frederick Douglass High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Douglass High School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass High School is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass High School?
Frederick Douglass High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 School rank among high schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass High School ranks #9 of 9 high schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Frederick Douglass High School, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.