Serving 129 students in grades 9-12, Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy's student population of 129 students has grown by 163% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
84%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
10%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy?
129 students attend Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy?
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy offer ?
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy part of?
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy is part of Cleveland Independent School District.
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