Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy

Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy is a small public high school in Cleveland, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 70 students. The school is part of the Cleveland Independent School District, which is ranked 937 out of 961 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the high per-student spending at Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy, ranging from $20,803 to $23,693 per student in recent years, the school consistently underperforms academically compared to state and local standards. It ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Texas, with rankings between 1500-1900 out of around 2,000 high schools over the past decade and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students is particularly concerning, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Texas high schools for these subgroups. Its four-year graduation rates, while improving in recent years, are still below the state average, ranging from 92% to 97%.

When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy significantly underperforms. For example, Cleveland High School, which is just 1.3 miles away, outperforms Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy across nearly all metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. Despite the school's small size, with only 70 students, the high per-student spending has not translated into better academic outcomes for its students.