At a glance
Reported students
185
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.09
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri high enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 656 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
463
Frederick Douglass High: 185 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
9.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 127
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.5:1
What the reported data says about Frederick Douglass High
Frederick Douglass High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Columbia. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Columbia 93. NCES reports 185 students for 2024–25.
Among 656 high schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 214 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, below the Missouri median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (33%) and Black (27%). English learners represent 43.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Frederick Douglass High
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 43.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.9%
- Hispanic33%
- Black27%
- Asian8.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Columbia 93
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Columbia Area Career Ctr.
High · Grades 10–12
0 reported students
Muriel Battle High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,492 reported students
Rock Bridge Sr. High
High · Grades 09–12
1,997 reported students
David H. Hickman High
High · Grades 09–12
2,007 reported students
John Ridgeway Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
227 reported students
Thomas Benton Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
232 reported students
Public schools near Frederick Douglass High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle School Middle · Columbia 93 | 06–08 | 593 | 0.2 mi |
| MOCA at Louisiana High · Louisiana R-II | 07–12 | — | 0.5 mi |
| David H. Hickman High High · Columbia 93 | 09–12 | 2,007 | 0.6 mi |
| Columbia Area Career Ctr. High · Columbia 93 | 10–12 | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High High · Columbia 93 | 09–12 | 1,997 | 3.7 mi |
| Muriel Battle High School High · Columbia 93 | 09–12 | 1,492 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass High
What grades does Frederick Douglass High serve?
Frederick Douglass High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Columbia 93.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass High?
Frederick Douglass High reported 185 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 656 Missouri high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 127 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass High?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 185 students and 20.09 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frederick Douglass High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frederick Douglass High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbia 93 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Frederick Douglass High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Frederick Douglass High in?
Frederick Douglass High is part of Columbia 93, based in Columbia, MO, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frederick Douglass High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jefferson Middle School (0.2 mi), MOCA at Louisiana (0.5 mi), David H. Hickman High (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.