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Frederick Douglass High

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Frederick Douglass High ranks 40 th of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

40^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 220 Maryland High Schools

Better than 82% of Maryland high schools

Summary

Frederick Douglass High is a public magnet high school located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,182 students. It is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frederick Douglass High consistently outperforms the Prince George's County and Maryland state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, particularly in 10th grade where the school's proficiency rate is around 60-66% compared to the county's 45-47% and the state's 53-60%. However, the school struggles significantly in mathematics, with only around 7% proficiency compared to the county's 10-13% and the state's 23-27%. The school's 4-year graduation rate is around 80%, on par with the surrounding schools but lower than the state's overall high school graduation rate. Additionally, the school has a higher dropout rate and chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state averages.

While Frederick Douglass High has some strengths, it faces significant challenges in areas like mathematics, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school's performance appears to be declining over time, and it may benefit from a closer examination of the factors contributing to this trend. Nearby magnet schools like the Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC and Largo High perform significantly better in both ELA and mathematics proficiency, suggesting that the magnet program at Frederick Douglass High may need to be evaluated for effectiveness.

1,183

Students ?

19.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,173

Per pupil spending ?

44.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8000 Croom Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-9748

(301) 952-2400

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Feeder schools for Frederick Douglass High:

Elementary:	Mattaponi Elementary
	Rosaryville Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.9%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 10th percentile in 2013 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (48% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Maryland high schools

✓92% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Mathematics scores 20 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg25%

Maryland avg37%

40^th of 220

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 47 pts since 2015

From bottom 34% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 25High Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	40 of 220	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	41.4	77 of 127	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.4	91 of 225	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	14.5	129 of 138	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	30.8	120 of 197	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.3	126 of 180	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.6	143 of 233	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	39.0	153 of 233	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	37.7	169 of 231	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	14.6	166 of 185	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	10.4	175 of 187	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	6.0	176 of 183	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	40.5	161 of 220	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	30.3	170 of 213	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	36.4	158 of 214	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	31.0	152 of 209	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	20.5	158 of 204	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	15.9	169 of 204	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	30.1	170 of 201	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts66%+16 vs state

Mathematics7%-20 vs state

Algebra I7%-15 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

I have worked at this school for over 14 years. In the past 6 years we have really seen an increase in academic programs which offer college credit. Our IB Programme is competitive with IB around the globe. If IB Diploma Programme students reach the required composite score they can earn 36 college credits. We are also now offering the Pathways to Technology program. Through P-Tech students can earn and associates degree from PGCC at the same time they graduate from high school. The pathways we offer in P-Tech our Hospitality Services Management and Health Services Management. Our focus on character building and community service is very evident in our numerous community service projects throughout the year. Our leadership team is working hard to improve college and career readiness. The size of the school is ideal because it is big enough to offer a variety of extra curricular activities but not so big that students feel overwhelmed. The staff works very hard to provide lessons with a global focus. There are plenty of opportunities for success for our students both in and outside of the classroom with the support of our staff and parent involvement. Our athletic programs are also quite competitive. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 21, 2016

My daughter attended FDHS in her 9th grade year. I only have positive things to say.
She is a upcoming Senior. I' m grateful to be part of the great PTSA. The Admins, staff, and students are awesome. Our Principal Scott is coming up on his 3 year and he is very hands on with our kids and very visible in the classroom, hallways,and afterschool activities. FDHS has an outstanding curriculum classes. We are an IB World School. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, March 20, 2016

The staff is committed to helping students. Close Quote

Schools Near Frederick Douglass High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)	MCAP English Language Arts (2025)		MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Algebra II (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frederick Douglass High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8000 Croom Rd	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 952-2400	1,183	62	19.0	44.7%	18 (1.5%)	992 (83.9%)	127 (10.7%)	11 (0.9%)	9 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	22 (1.9%)	59.1	40^th of 220 public high schools	81.8%					(n/a)	6.8	66.3	66.3	6.8			$18,173	$982	$17,190
Dr. Henry A. Wise Junior High	Public	9-12	12650 Brooke Ln	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 780-2100	2,291	121	18.9	57.9%	44 (1.9%)	1,703 (74.3%)	497 (21.7%)	9 (0.4%)	10 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	24 (1.0%)	26.7	145^th of 220 public high schools	34.1%					(n/a)	5.2	53.9	53.9	10.0	9.5	3.5	$17,819	$1,031	$16,788
Surrattsville High	Public	9-12	6101 Garden Dr	Clinton	20735	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 599-2453	875	53	16.5	64.7%	14 (1.6%)	570 (65.1%)	268 (30.6%)	8 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.6%)	7 (0.8%)	17.1	185^th of 220 public high schools	15.9%					(n/a)	4.2	35.3	35.3	4.2			$21,995	$1,249	$20,747
Gwynn Park High	Public, Magnet	9-12	13800 Brandywine Rd	Brandywine	20613	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 372-0140	1,147	67	17.1	47.7%	26 (2.3%)	865 (75.4%)	199 (17.3%)	20 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.7%)	28 (2.4%)	19.9	168^th of 220 public high schools	23.6%					(n/a)	4.9	38.1	38.1	4.9			$18,660	$1,061	$17,599
International High school @ Largo	Public	9-12	505 Largo Rd	Upper Marlboro	20772	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 702-3810	354	32	11.2	94.9%	6 (1.7%)	18 (5.1%)	281 (79.4%)	49 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.3	217^th of 220 public high schools	1.4%					(n/a)	0.0	24.1	24.1	0.0			$24,041	$2,095	$21,946
Largo High	Public, Magnet	9-12	505 Largo Rd	Upper Marlboro	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-8880	1,159	76	15.2	64.4%	12 (1.0%)	930 (80.2%)	198 (17.1%)	8 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.5%)	28.9	139^th of 220 public high schools	36.8%		34.7	108^th of 146 public high schools	26.0%	31	0.0	47.8	47.8	0.0		0.0	$20,217	$1,172	$19,046
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC	Public, Magnet	9-12	301 Largo Rd	Largo	20774	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 546-7247	462	25	18.4	50.2%	13 (2.8%)	317 (68.6%)	81 (17.5%)	43 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	85.6	4^th of 220 public high schools	98.2%		81	8^th of 146 public high schools	94.5%	4	53.5	96.9	96.9	57.0	49.0		$21,076	$868	$20,207
Crossland High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6901 Temple Hill Rd	Temple Hills	20748	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 449-4800	1,094	88	12.4	94.9%	14 (1.3%)	779 (71.2%)	285 (26.1%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.6%)	26.2	148^th of 220 public high schools	32.7%					(n/a)	16.7	42.4	42.4	16.7			$22,173	$1,063	$21,110
Suitland High	Public, Magnet	9-12	5200 Silver Hill Rd	Suitland	20746	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 817-0500	1,847	116	15.9	94.7%	24 (1.3%)	1,475 (79.9%)	326 (17.7%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (0.6%)	16.9	186^th of 220 public high schools	15.5%					(n/a)	3.9	36.3	36.3	2.2	4.1	4.6	$21,395	$1,122	$20,273
Central High	Public, Magnet	9-12	200 Cabin Branch Rd	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 499-7080	754	54	14.0	71.0%	7 (0.9%)	515 (68.3%)	225 (29.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	13.4	204^th of 220 public high schools	7.3%					(n/a)	4.0	27.3	27.3	0.0	3.8	4.2	$22,522	$1,308	$21,215

Frequently Asked Questions about Frederick Douglass High

What is the racial makeup of Frederick Douglass High?

Students at Frederick Douglass High are 84% African American, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

Is Frederick Douglass High a good school?

Frederick Douglass High ranks 40^th of 220 Maryland high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Frederick Douglass High?

Frederick Douglass High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mattaponi Elementary
Elementary : Rosaryville Elementary

What district is Frederick Douglass High in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

How many students attend Frederick Douglass High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,183 students attended Frederick Douglass High.

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