Frederick Douglass Academy High School serves ninth through 12th graders in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago with a curriculum that prepares students for entering college and starting a career.
Named after Frederick Douglass, famed abolitionist, author and champion of human rights, the school emphasizes an academic program that includes the core subjects of English, math, science and social studies, plus supplemental courses in art, technology and world languages.
Frederick Douglass offers Advanced Placement courses in biology, English, U.S. government and U.S. history. Students can also participate in extracurriculars like dance and the school's talent show to channel their creativity and express themselves.
The Frederick Douglass Tigers compete in basketball, baseball, football, volleyball and cheerleading, waving the school's blue and gold spirit colors at home and away games.
Frederick Douglass Academy High School alumni have been accepted to colleges and universities across the country, which include: Stillman College, Yale, the University of Chicago, Northern Illinois University, Kentucky State University and Lincoln University.
Showcasing colorful murals of community leaders on its walls, Frederick Douglass Academy High School reminds students at every turn of who they can become and what they can achieve, echoing the inspirational message of its namesake, "What is possible for me is possible for you."
Douglass Academy High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
543 N Waller Ave,
Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Abdul K. Muhammad
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.1
Graduation Rate
74.5%
Niche Grade
C+
B
C
C+
B+
B+
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.1
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
9
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
50:1
Student Diversity
Male
50%
Female
50%
Black
97.1%
Hispanic
2.9%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago
6 Students
Northern Illinois University
5 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
5 Students
Western Illinois University
4 Students
Illinois State University
3 Students
Clark Atlanta University
3 Students
Bradley University
3 Students
Elmhurst University
3 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
3 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College
3 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
3 Students
Psychology
2 Students
Nursing
2 Students
Criminology
2 Students
Music
2 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
1 Students
Architecture
1 Students
Early Childhood Education
1 Students
Criminal Justice and Corrections
1 Students
Carpentry
1 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/17/2015
It's great every student are challenged and pushed to reach their goal
3/17/2015
I love the way I first came the students and teachers were welcomed they didn't laugh or make fun of you everyone felt equal.
4/23/2014
There's only like two things to pick from.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/10/2009
6/10/2009
6/10/2009
6/10/2009
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About Austin
List Price Range
$105K - $600K
Homes For Sale
44
Average Home Value
$266,294
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$54,360
% of College Grads
12.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,057 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
75.3%
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Parks in this Area
Austin Town Hall Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Playground
Moore Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Hazelnut Park
- Playground
LaFollette Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Austin Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Waterpark
Columbus Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Golf
Levin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Hubbard Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Galewood Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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